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. What was the capital of Kosala mahajanapada’s northern part?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Shravasti
[C] Kushavati
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: B [Shravasti]
Notes:
Kosala which is situated in eastern U.P., included Ayodhya and the tribal republican territory of Shakyas of Kapilavastu. Sarayu river divided the state of Kosala into two parts. The northern part’s capital was Shravasti.
32. Which of the following appointed Dharma Mahamattas to propagate dharma among various social groups including women?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Bindusara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Brihadratha
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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
In the fourteenth year of his reign emperor Ashoka appointed Dharma Mahamattas to propagate dharma among various social groups including women. He also propagated Dharma in distant lands.
33. At which of the following places a lifesized bronze image of the Buddha has been discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
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Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhism had a great impact on art and architecture. A life-sized bronze image of Buddha belonging to the Mathura school of art has been found from Sultanganj in Bihar.
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. The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belongs to which of the following kings?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Divakarasena
[D] Damodarasena
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Correct Answer: B [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belong to the reign of Pravarasena II. He was the son of Rudrasena II. A dozen copper-plate grants were discovered in different parts of Vidarbha.
36. Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly held in 643 CE. Where was it held?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Thaneswar
[C] Kannauj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kannauj]
Notes:
Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly that was held at Kannauj in 643 CE. It was attended by the representatives of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Husan Tsang/Xuanzang along with others gave discourses on Mahayana doctrines.
37. Under which of the following Pala rulers Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Under the rule of Dharmapala Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India. Dharmapala fulfilled the dream of Sasanka to lay the foundation of a great Gauda empire. Dharmapala adopted imperial titles such as Paramesvara, Paramabhattaraka and Maharajadhiraja.
38. Which of the following rulers was the last ruler of Gahadavalas?
[A] Jayachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Vijaychandra
[D] Chandraveda
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Correct Answer: A [Jayachandra]
Notes:
Jayachandra was the son of King Vijaychandra from the Gahadavala dynasty. After Shahabuddin Gauri attacked and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain. Mohammad Gauri marched against Jayachand and defeated him or the banks of the river Jamuna near Etawah.
39. Which of the following dominated the early medieval period?
1. Saivism
2. Vaishnavism
3. Buddhism
4. Jainism
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:
During the medieval period Saivism and Vaishnavism dominated the field. Both Buddhism and Jainism were still followed but were isolated to some groups. They were fast losing their ground except in restricted areas.
40. Which of the following wrote Sarasvali?
[A] Prithusvami
[B] Bhattotpala
[C] Vijavanandi
[D] Kalyanavarman
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Correct Answer: D [Kalyanavarman]
Notes:
The most important author medieval age was Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta. Other impotant writers of the tenth century include Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi. Kalyanavarman wrote Sarasvali.
