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. Which of the following industries flourished the most during the Gupta period?
[A] Mining and metallurgy
[B] Ship building
[C] Weaving
[D] Handicrafts
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Correct Answer: A [Mining and metallurgy ]
Notes:
Various industries flourished during the Gupta period. Mining and metallurgy certainly occupied the top position. Frequent mention of the existence of mines is made by Amarasimha, Varahamihira and Kalidasa.
32. India imported which of the following from Ceylon during the Gupta period?
1. Pearls
2. Silver
3. Textiles
4. Spices
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
India had close commercial relations with Ceylon during the Gupta period. Ceylon imported a variety of commodities from India like textiles, spices, sandalwood, musk, castor oil, horses and elephants. India also imported from Ceylon for example, pearls and silver.
33. Which of the following kings was the son of Prithvisena I?
[A] Prithvisena II
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Rudrasena I
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: B [Rudrasena II]
Notes:
Rudrasena II was the grandson of founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch Rudrasena I, and son of Prithvisena. He ruled only for a period of five years and died prematurely, leaving behind three minor sons Divakarasena, Damodarasena, and Pravarasena.
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 kings was the most important ruler of the Maitrakas?
[A] Dhruvasena I
[B] Dhruvasena II
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Ishanavarmana
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruvasena II]
Notes:
Dhruvasena II was the most important ruler of the Maitrakas, who was a contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and was married to his daughter. He was well versed in grammar and the science of polity.
36. As per Husan Tsang the revenue of Harsha was divided into which of the following?
1. Expenditure for King
2. Expenditure for scholars
3. Expenditure for endowment of officials and public servants
4. Expenditure for religious purposes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
As per Husan Tsang the revenue of Harsha was divided into 4 groups:
1. Expenditure for King
2. Expenditure for scholars
3. Expenditure for endowment of officials and public servants
4. Expenditure for religious purposes
37. Which of the following works was composed by Rajshekhar, the court poet of Mahendrapala?
1) Vidhasalabhanjika
2) Bhrinjika
3) Balaramayana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Rajshekhar was eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic in the court of Mahendrapala I during the 10th century. He wrote many plays and poems which include Karpuramanjari, Vidhasalabhanjika, Bhrinjika, Balaramayana, Balabharata, etc.
38. Which of the following was the founder of Kadamba dynasty?
[A] Vidhyashakti
[B] Mayursharman
[C] Kakusthavarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mayursharman]
Notes:
The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman. Mayurasharman defeated the Pallavas with the help of forest tribes. The Pallavas formally presented Mayurasharman with royal insignia to give recognition to his authority.
39. Which of the following authors composed Haravijaya?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Rajanaka Ratnakar]
Notes:
The Haravijaya of Ratnakara is an epic poem or maha kavya belonging to the era of artificial poetry. Haravijaya was composed by Rajanaka Ratnakar who flourished under Jayapida and Avantivarman of Kashmir.
40. Which of the following authors wrote Alarnkarasarasamgraha?
[A] Anandavardhana
[B] Udbhat
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata
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Correct Answer: B [Udbhat]
Notes:
The medieval period is considered as the golden age for Sanskrit poets. The mightest champion and representative of the Alarnkara school was Udbhat. He flourished in the second half of the eighth century AD. He was the author of Alarnkarasarasamgraha.
