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 tools were used during Early Paleolithic age?
[A] Hand axes and cleavers
[B] Scraper and flakes
[C] Blades and burins
[D] Microliths
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Correct Answer: A [Hand axes and cleavers]
Notes:
Tools used in various ages were:
Early Palaeolithic: Hand axes and cleavers
Middle Palaeolithic: Scraper and flakes
Upper Palaeolithic: Blades and burins
Mesolithic: Microliths
32. At which age Mahavira renounced the world in search of truth?
[A] 25
[B] 30
[C] 32
[D] 35
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Correct Answer: B [30]
Notes:
Mahavira renounced the world at the age of 30 to become an ascetic and search for truth. He practiced severe penance and meditation for 12 years. At the age of 42, he attained spiritual knowledge.
Mahavira was born in 599 BC to a royal family in Kundalpur, India. He married a woman of the Kshatriya caste and had a daughter. He left his family and royal household to become a monk. He spent the next 12 and a half years in deep silence and meditation to conquer his desires, feelings, and attachments.
Mahavira achieved enlightenment on the night of Diwali. He preached for 30 years.
33. Who was the King of Vajji mahajanapada?
[A] Prasenjit
[B] Shishupala
[C] Chetaka
[D] Udayana
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Correct Answer: C [Chetaka]
Notes:
Chetaka was the king of Vajji mahajanapada. The capital of Vajji was Vaishali. The Vajjis were defeated by Ajajshatru. They were assimilated in the Magadha empire by Ajatshatru.
34. Which of the following was a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire?
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following strategies were a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire:
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
35. Which of the following committee kept a watch over wights and measures in Mauryan administration?
[A] Trade, Commerce and Market regulations
[B] Manufacturing Articles
[C] Industry
[D] Vital Statistics
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Correct Answer: A [Trade, Commerce and Market regulations]
Notes:
In Mauryan Administration, the committee which kept watch over the weights and measures was “Trade, commerce, and market regulations”. It also made sure that commodities were sold before their quality deteriorated. Kautilya suggested that the food grains collected as dues should be kept as buffer stock which can be used in the time of food shortages.
36. The earliest Satavahana inscriptions belong to which of the following centuries?
[A] 1st century BCE
[B] 2nd century BCE
[C] 3rd century BCE
[D] 4th century BCE
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Correct Answer: A [1st century BCE]
Notes:
The earliest Satavahana inscriptions belong to the 1st century BCE. In the 1st century BCE the Satavahana defeated the Kanvas and established their rule over parts of central India.
37. Which of the following Dharmashastra were composed during the Gupta period?
1) Yajnavalkya
2) Katyayana
3) Narada
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The Gupta period is considered as the Golden Age of art and literature in ancient India. During the Gupta period, Several Dharam Shastras such as Yajnavalkya, Narada, Katyayana, and Brihaspati Smritis were composed.
38. The Pala ruler ‘Gopala’ ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 750 to 770 A.D.
[B] 755 to 775 A.D
[C] 760 to 780 A.D
[D] 765 to 785 A.D
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Correct Answer: A [750 to 770 A.D.]
Notes:
The Pala ruler ‘Gopala’ ruled from 750 to 770 A.D. The name of Gopala’s father was Vapyata, who was a military chief of renown. And the name of Gopala’s grandfather was Davitavishnu.
39. Which of the following books popularised the worship of Krishna?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharat
[C] Vishnu Purana
[D] Bhagavata Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Bhagavata Purana]
Notes:
According to Dasavatara-charitam written by Kshemendra, the ten avatars on lord Vishnu are Matsya (fish), Kurmra (tortoise), Varhba (Boar), Nrisimha (man-lion), Vamana (Dwarf), Parasurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. Krishna is considered to be the most popular. The worship of Krishna was popularised by the Bhagavata Purana.
40. An important writer on Sanskrit metres named Utpala belonged to which of the following centuries?
[A] 8th century
[B] 9th century
[C] 10th century
[D] 11th century
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Correct Answer: C [10th century]
Notes:
With regards to metrics Utpala was the only important writer on Sanskrit metres. He lived in the latter hall of the tenth century AD. He was a commentator of V?r?ha Mihira’s Brihat Samhit?.
