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. Vapi, Tadaga, and Dirghula refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Tanks
[B] Canals
[C] Rivers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tanks]
Notes:
During the Gupta period lots of canals were constructed not only from rivers but also tanks and lakes. The tanks were variously called as the vapi, tadaga, and dirghula, according to their sizes.
32. From which of the following places a dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE was excavated?
[A] Udaigiri
[B] Sarnath
[C] Khairigarh
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
The Buddha images found in Mathura were different from Sarnath in several ways. The dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE which was excavated at Mathura was also different from the seated figurines of preceding centuries.
33. Which of the following defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom in A.D. 540?
[A] Chalukyas of Badami
[B] Chalukyas of Vengi
[C] Pallavas
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas of Badami]
Notes:
Krishnavarma-I, the ruler from Triparvata, united the Kadamba family which was split into two branches. But around A.D. 540, the Chalukyas of Badami defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom.
34. Which of the following kings were worshippers of Siva?
1) Pratihara
2) Vatsaraja
3) Mahendrapala
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, Saivism attained a dominant position in India. A large number of royal families adhered to this faith and built richly endowed temples dedicated to shiva. The Pratihara kings, Vatsaraja and Mahendrapala, were worshippers of Siva.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following authors wrote Raghava-Pandaviya?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kaviraja
[C] Kumaradas
[D] Sanmitracharita
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Correct Answer: B [Kaviraja]
Notes:
Raghava-Pandaviya is an epic which is written by Kaviraja. It narrated the stories of Rama and the Pandavas. Kaviraja was the court poet of Kamadeva of the Kadamba dynasty who ruled between 1182 to 1187 AD.
37. The Chola dynasty came to an end in which of the following centuries?
[A] 12th century
[B] 13th century
[C] 14th century
[D] 15th century
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Correct Answer: B [13th century]
Notes:
Kulottunga II, Rajaraja II and Kulothunga III tried to maintain the Chola empire but the Chola power gradually decline. The dynasty came to an end in the 13th century. The Pandyas and the Hoysalas overtook the Cholas in the south.
38. Paraga nagaram was the corporate organisation of which of the following during the Chola administration?
[A] Textile trade
[B] Oil and ghee suppliers
[C] Seafaring merchants
[D] Oil merchants
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Correct Answer: C [Seafaring merchants]
Notes:
The nagaram during the Chola administration was specific to different trades and specialised groups. Paraga nagaram was a corporate organisation of seafaring merchants whereas the Vaniya nagaram catered to the oil merchants.
39. The Indus Valley Site Harappa is located on bank of which river?
[A] Indus
[B] Ravi
[C] Beas
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: B [Ravi]
Notes:
Harappa was situated on the banks of river Ravi in Montgomery district of western Punjab (in Pakistan). Mohenjodaro was located on the bank of river Indus.
40. Which UNESCO World Heritage site has Temple of Virupaksha as its part?
[A] Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
[B] Hill Forts of Rajasthan
[C] Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Group of Monuments at Pattadakal ]
Notes:
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal comprises of Temple of Virupaksha, built by Queen Lokamahadevi in c.740 to commemorate the victory of her husband.
