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. Areas of which of the following modern regions were included in the empire of Chandragupta – I?
1. Bihar
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Bengal
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The empire of Chandragupta I included parts of modern Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. The capital was situated at Pataliputra. Chandragupta – I ruled from c. 319–335/336 CE.
32. The achievements of Samudragupta are recorded in which of the following inscriptions?
[A] Topra pillar inscription
[B] Rummendei inscription
[C] Junagarh inscription
[D] Allahabad pillar inscription
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Correct Answer: D [Allahabad pillar inscription]
Notes:
The achievements of Samudragupta are recorded in a long inscription (an eulogy) engraved on the Allahabad pillar also called the Prayagaprashasti. The surface of the pillar also contains inscriptions of Ashoka and later, the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘sresti’ during Gupta period?
1. They were a type of merchants.
2. They usually settled at a particular place.
3. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
‘Sresti’ were a type of merchants during Gupta period. They usually settled at a particular place. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
34. Which of the following was the capital of Maitrakas?
[A] Vallabhi
[B] Avanti
[C] Patliputra
[D] Ujjain
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Correct Answer: A [Vallabhi]
Notes:
Vallabhi was the capital of Maitrakas. It was also an important centre of learning. It was also a port town having flourishing trade and commerce situated along the Arabian sea.
35. Which of the following succeeded Goapala?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Mahipala I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Gopala was succeeded by his son, Dharmapala. He ruled for about 40 years. He achieved a lot in his lifetime. Dharmapala also undertook foreign expedition. However he initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas.
36. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
37. Which of the following Pala ruler was called Uttarapathasvamin or Lord of Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Ramapala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala’s sovereignty was accepted by the rulers of both west and south India including those of Punjab, western hill states, Rajputana, Malwa and Berar. He became the paramount lord in Northern India. That’s why he is also called Uttarapathasvamin or Lord of Northern India.
38. Which of the following kings founded the Thakuri dynasty?
[A] Bhogavarman
[B] Silastambha
[C] Amsuvarman
[D] Bhaskar-varman
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Correct Answer: C [Amsuvarman]
Notes:
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta, Nepal was an autonomous frontier state, paying tribute to the Gupta power. During the 7th century, Nepal occupied the position of a buffer state between Tibet and the empire of Harsha. Thakuri dynasty was founded by King Amsuvarman.
39. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarman?
[A] Sankar-varman
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Vajrayudha
[D] Yashovardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Sankar-varman]
Notes:
The king Avantivarman was succeeded by the king Sankar-varman who ruled from 883 to 902 AD. He distinguished himself in war. The treasures of many temples were plundered during the reign of this king.
40. Which of the following was the founder of the Hoyasala dynasty?
[A] Sala
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Ereyanga
[D] Ballala I
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Correct Answer: A [Sala]
Notes:
The founder of the Hoyasala dynasty was Sala who is also known as Nripakama. Vinayaditya who was the son and successor of Sala was a feudatory of the Chalukya, Vikramaditya VI. Vinayaditya was succeeded by his son Ereyanga who in turn was succeeded by Ballala I.
