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. At which of the following places “The Bagh” cave paintings are located?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Gwalior
[D] Sultanganj

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32. Which of the following kings is described as a dvija in the Ajanta Inscriptions?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena
[D] Prithvisena

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33. 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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34. Which of the following kings succeeded Nagabhatta I?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II

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35. 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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36. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Varna System during the early medieval period?
1. Varnas or social classes refused to discharge the functions assigned to them.
2. The lower orders arrogated to themselves the status and functions of the higher orders.
3. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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37. Which of the following kings made Haribhadra his spiritual preceptor?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmpala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Devapala

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38. Which of the following kings received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Govind II
[D] Govind III

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39. Which of the following succeeded Pulkshein II after pushing the Pallavas out of Badami?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vinayaditya I

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40. Which of the following three temples are the most famous temples at Aihole?
1) Ladh Khan Temple
2) The Durga Temple
3) Hucchimalligudi Temple
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3

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