Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. Who was the first Yuezhi chief to establish the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India?
[A] Kujula Kadphises
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka I
[D] Sadashkana
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Correct Answer: A [Kujula Kadphises]
Notes:
Kujula Kadphises was the Yuezhi chief who laid the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India. The Yuezhi were a confederation of tribes from China’s western frontier. They migrated to Bactria (modern-day Afghanistan) due to attacks from the Xiongnu. Kujula Kadphises consolidated the Yuezhi power by defeating other Bactrian tribes, eventually laying down the foundation of the Kushana Empire, one of the prominent dynasties in Indian history.
32. Which of the following scholars wrote Prajna Parimata Sutra?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Mathara
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjuna]
Notes:
Nagarjuna was also termed as the Indian Einstein. He proposed the Theory of Relativity in his time in the form of a Sutra which is also called as the Prajna Parimata Sutra. He was a great patron of Mahayana doctrine.
33. Which of the following Gupta kings faced and repulsed the Huns successfully?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samduragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: D [Skandagupta]
Notes:
Skandagupta reigned from c. 455 – 467 CE. he faced and repulsed the Huns successfully. Junagarhor the Girnar inscription of his reign tells that his governor called Parnadatta got the Sudarshan lake repaired.
34. In which of the following parts of India, the vishayas were divided into Vithis?
[A] Eastern India
[B] Western India
[C] Southern India
[D] Northern India
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Correct Answer: A [Eastern India]
Notes:
In eastern India, the vishayas were divided into vithis during the Gupta period. These Vithis were further divided into villages. The village headman was called Gramadhyaksha or Gramika who looked after the affairs of the village with the help of village elders.
35. Which of the following mentions fifteen types of slaves?
[A] Mrichakatika
[B] Narada Smriti
[C] Acharakkovai
[D] Buddhacharita
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Correct Answer: B [Narada Smriti]
Notes:
References of slaves can be found in the Dharam Shastra texts as well as the Narada Smriti, which also mentions the fifteen types of slaves. Slaves were generally referred to as domestic servants. These slaves included mainly the prisoners of war reduced to slavery, debt bondsmen, and voluntary enslavement.
36. Which of the following maintained records of all land transactions in the district during the Gupta period?
[A] Ustapala
[B] Pustapala
[C] Vishayapati
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ustapala ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period an officer called ustapala maintained records of all land transactions in the district whereas the village accountant preserved records of land in the village.
37. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Jayasimha]
Notes:
King Jayasimha who ruled from 1127 to 1155 AD was the patron of Kalhana. Kalhana was the famous historian and poet of Kashmir. In the 14th century, Kashmir passed under the rule of the Muslims.
38. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Varna System during the early medieval period?
1. Varnas or social classes refused to discharge the functions assigned to them.
2. The lower orders arrogated to themselves the status and functions of the higher orders.
3. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Varnas or social classes during the early medieval period refused to discharge the functions assigned to them. The lower orders assumed the status and functions of the higher orders. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
39. Which of the following kings is considered as the last great Rashtrakuta ruler?
[A] Krishna I
[B] Krishna II
[C] Krishna III
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna III]
Notes:
Krishna III who ruled the Rashtrakuta empire from 939 A.D. to 967 A.D. is considered as the last great Rashtrakuta ruler, who consolidated the empire so that it stretched from the Narmada River to Kaveri River.
40. Which of the following Chola King completely overran the Pandyas and Cheras and included them in his empire?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Athirajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I who ruled from c.1014 to 1044 CE completely overran the Pandyas and Cheras and included them in his empire. He also led an expedition to the north, crossed the Ganga and defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipal I and the Western Chalukyas in 1022 CE.
