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 was the head of deshas in the Gupta empire?
[A] Uparika.
[B] Vishayapati.
[C] Gramika
[D] Rajyadhikritas.
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Correct Answer: A [Uparika.]
Notes:
The Gupta empire was divided into provinces known as deshas, Rashtra, or Bhuktis. The head of these provinces were referred to as Uparika. The Uparika was appointed directly by the king himself.
32. Which of the following was the commander in chief of the army during the Gupta period?
[A] Mahasandhivigrahika
[B] Mahabaladhikrita
[C] Uparika
[D] Vishayapati
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Correct Answer: B [Mahabaladhikrita]
Notes:
The numerical strength of the Gupta army is not known, but it is accepted that the emperor had a large standing army. The person responsible for the administration of the people as well as the army was called the Mahabaladhikrita?.
33. “Gapata Sarah” refers to which of the following?
[A] Waste land
[B] Jungle or forest land
[C] Habitable land
[D] Pasture land
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Correct Answer: D [Pasture land]
Notes:
The land during the Gupta period can be classified into the following groups:
Kshetra: Cultivable land
Khila: Waste land
Aprahata: Jungle or forest land
Vasti: Habitable land
Gapata Sarah: Pasture land
34. Which of the following was the most famous centre of Buddhism during the time of Harsha?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Vallabhi
[C] Sanchi
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Nalanda]
Notes:
Buddhism was divided into eighteen sects during the time of Harsha. The most important centre of Buddhism during the time of Harsha was Nalanda. I-tsing visited Nalanda in 670 AD.
35. Where was the earliest capital of the Gangas situated?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Kolar
[C] Madurai
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kolar]
Notes:
The earliest capital of the Gangas was located near Kolar. The Kolar supplied a lot of gold to the kingdom of Gangas. They made most of the land grants to the Jainas. They were earlier feudatories of the Pallavas.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following authors wrote Dasavatara-charitam?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Bilhana
[C] Kshemendra
[D] Gunadhya
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Correct Answer: C [Kshemendra]
Notes:
Kshemendra was an 11th-century Sanskrit poet from Kashmir in India. Kshemendra is considered to be the author of Dasavatara-charitam which is written in Sanskrit. It mentions the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
38. Which of the following is correct regarding internal trade during the early medieval period?
1. There was a decline in the internal trade of the country.
2. The petty feudal chiefs molested and plundered the merchants on the highways.
3. There were too many feudal dues to be paid in the course of internal trade.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
There was a decline in the internal trade of the country during the early medieval period. The petty feudal chiefs often molested and plundered the merchants on the highways. Also there were too many feudal dues that were supposed to be paid in the course of internal trade.
39. The exclusive assembly of Brahmans/gatherings of the adult male members in the agraharas in the Chola empire was referred to as?
[A] Ur
[B] Sabha
[C] Samiti
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sabha]
Notes:
Sabha or Mahasabha during the Chola empie referred to the exclusive assembly of Brahmans/gatherings of the adult male members in the agraharas, that is, the rent free brahmadeya villages. These assemblies enjoyed a large measure of autonomy.
40. The land revenue of the Chola Empire was fixed at?
[A] 1/6th of the produce
[B] 1/5th of the produce
[C] 1/4th of the produce
[D] 1/3rd of the produce
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Correct Answer: A [1/6th of the produce]
Notes:
The village assembly of the Chola empire was the absolute proprietor of the village lands and also of the newly acquired lands. The main source of income was the land revenue in the Chola empire. It was normally 1/6th of the produce.
