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 adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: C [Kumargupta]
Notes:
Kumaragupta I who regined from c.415 to 455 CE adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya and
performed ashavmedha sacrifice. He was the son of Chandragupta II.
32. 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.
33. Which of the following Dharmashastra is a book on statecraft?
[A] Katyayana
[B] Yajnavalkya
[C] Nitisara
[D] Narada
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Correct Answer: C [Nitisara]
Notes:
Many Puranas and law books also called Smritis were compiled during the Gupta period such as Katyayana, Yajnavalkya, and Narada. Kamandaka’s Nitisara which is a book on statecraft was also compiled during this period.
34. Which of the following is the writer of a sanskrit kavya in the 6th century, Kiratarjuniya?
[A] Amarshima
[B] Bharavi
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhasa
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Correct Answer: B [Bharavi]
Notes:
Bharavi was the writer of a sanskrit kavya of the 6th century called Kiratarjuniya. The Kavya describes the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the guise of a kirata or a mountain-dwelling hunter.
35. Which of the following was the year of accession of Harsha Vardhana?
[A] 606 CE
[B] 608 CE
[C] 610 CE
[D] 612 CE
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Correct Answer: A [606 CE]
Notes:
During the time of Harsha some of the subordinate rulers had titles such as samanta and raja. They used the Harsha era of 606 CE. 606 CE was the year when Harsha Vardhana ascended the throne.
36. Which of the following kings was called as King Baura by Al-Masudi?
[A] Mihir Bhoja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Vatsaraja
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Correct Answer: A [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja was appreciated by the Arab writers for keeping his empire safe from robbers. He was also called King Baura by Arab traveller, Al-Masudi. According to other Arab travellers, the Pratihara rulers had the best cavalry in India.
37. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
38. Which of the following kings succeeded king Visaladeva?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Raja Bhoja
[D] Kirtivarman
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Correct Answer: B [Prithviraj Chauhan]
Notes:
Visaladeva was succeeded by his nephew, Prithviraj Chauhan. He ruled from 1178 C.E.–1192 C.E. Prithviraj Chauhan played a very important part in the history of India at the time of the conquest of Muslim invaders.
39. During the reign of which of the following kings stotras and stavas came into existence in Buddhism?
[A] Gopala
[B] Sarvajnamitra
[C] Chandrakirti
[D] Santideva
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvajnamitra]
Notes:
From 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D, there was the decay of pure Hinayanism and Mahayanism. The glorious days of Buddhist logic and philosophy were ended With Chandrakirti and Santideva and then came the days of stotras and stavas begun by Sarvajnamitra of Kashmir in the 8th century AD.
40. Which of the following authors composed Haravijaya?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Rajanaka Ratnakar]
Notes:
The Haravijaya of Ratnakara is an epic poem or maha kavya belonging to the era of artificial poetry. Haravijaya was composed by Rajanaka Ratnakar who flourished under Jayapida and Avantivarman of Kashmir.
