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 refers to udaka-bhaga?
[A] Tax on irrigated land
[B] Tax on fertile land
[C] Tax on trade
[D] Tax on production
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Correct Answer: A [Tax on irrigated land]
Notes:
During the Mauryan period when the importance of irrigation was fully realised, the peasants had to pay more tax on irrigated land which was known as udaka-bhaga. It refers to water rate, and was generally levied at one-fifth to one-third of the produce.
32. Which of the following types of coins were minted during the post-Mauryan period?
1) Gold
2) Silver
3) Copper
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the post-Mauryan period coin minting was an important craft and the period is noted for numerous types of coins made of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Lead, and Potin.
33. Which of the following is correct with respect to gold coins issued by Gupta empire?
1. They were useful only for big transactions.
2. Chandragupta-Kumaradevi type of gold coins were the earliest gold coins of the dynasty.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The gold coins issued by Gupta empire were useful only for big transactions such as the sale and purchase of land. Chandragupta-Kumaradevi type of gold coins were the earliest gold coins of the dynasty.
34. Which of the following rulers succeeded the Satavahanas, especially in northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha?
[A] Guptas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: D [Vakatakas]
Notes:
The Vakatakas were one of the most glorious dynasties that flourished in southern India in the ancient times. They were contemporaries of the Guptas empire. In peninsular India, the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas.
35. Which of the following was called the Minister for Foreign Relations and War during the Harsha’s administration?
[A] Simhananda
[B] Avanti
[C] Kuntala
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Avanti]
Notes:
During the Harsha’s administration, there was a well-organized secretariat at the capital. According to Banabhatta who was the court poet of Harsha, the Minister for Foreign Relations and War was called Avanti.
36. Which of the following is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded?
[A] Vindhyasakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena who was the father of Vindhyasakti is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded. He performed ‘Vajapeya’ and four ‘Ashvamedha’ sacrifices.
37. ‘Ganikas’ referred to which of the following during the early medieval period?
[A] Vendors
[B] Slaves
[C] Prostitutes
[D] Dancers
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Correct Answer: C [Prostitutes]
Notes:
Ganikas were as class of prostitutes that existed as a distinct social unit during the medieval period. A Ganika was expected to possess high qualifications with respect to both body and mind.
38. Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala, the second Pala king founded the Vikramasila vihara and gave a lot of money to those who studied there. Vikramasila vihara grew up to be an important academic centre and students not only from all comers of India but also from Tibet and other foreign countries came to study there.
39. Which of the following was the successor of Vijayalaya?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Sundara Chola
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya I ]
Notes:
Aditya I who ruled from c.871 to 907 CE was the successor of Vijayalaya. He achieved significant military successes and expanded the Chola kingdom. He also entered into a matrimonial alliance by marrying a Pallava princess.
40. At which of the following places did Rajadhiraja planted a Jaystambha?
[A] Kalyani
[B] Yadgir
[C] Anuradhapura
[D] Kolhapur
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Correct Answer: B [Yadgir]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja who was the son and the successor of Emperor Rajendra Chola I ruled the Chola kingdom from 1044 A.D. to 1052 A.D. He sacked and plundered Chalukyan cities such as Kalyani and planted a Jaystambha at Yadgir.
