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 periods saw the regular use of fire-baked bricks and perforated roof tiles?
[A] Kanvas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: C [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The material culture of Satavahanas was a fusion of both northern ingredients as well as local Deccan elements. The people of Deccan learnt the use of coins, burnt bricks, ring wells, the art of writing, etc. from northern people. There was a regular use of fire-baked bricks and the use of flat, perforated roof tiles which resulted in the longevity of the construction.
32. 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.
33. At which of the following places “The Bagh” cave paintings are located?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Gwalior
[D] Sultanganj
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Correct Answer: C [Gwalior]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhist art became prominent. The finest examples are the paintings of Ajanta caves. The Bagh cave paintings near Gwalior can be termed Buddhist art as well. They are more simple and plain as compared to Ajanta cave paintings.
34. Which of the following Vakataka kings was the father of Gautamiputra who married the daughter of a Naga king?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
During the reign of Pravarasena political alliance between the Vakataka and Nagas improved. His son Gautamiputra married the daughter of the Naga king Bhavanaga, which cemented the political alliance between the two kingdoms.
35. Which of the following were present in the court of Harsha?
1. Banabhatta
2. Mayura
3. Bhartrihari
4. Matanga Divakara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the accomplished writers in the court of Harsha were- (1) Banabhatta was the author of Harshacharita, (2) Mayura was the author of Mayurashatak, (3) Bhartrihari (grammarian), and Matanga Divakara.
36. Which of the following was the ruler of Kamarupa in the time of Harsha?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Bhaskar-varman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Vinayaditya
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Correct Answer: B [Bhaskar-varman]
Notes:
Kamrup is the modern region situated between the rivers the Manas and the Barnady in Western Assam. Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa in the time of Harsha. The kingdoms of Kamarupa acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta kings but retained its autonomy in internal affairs.
37. At which of the following places did king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha?
1) Kanauj
2) Prayaga
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa. They acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta king. It is also known that king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha at Kanauj and Prayaga.
38. Which of the following kings defeated Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj?
[A] Durlabhavardhana
[B] Lalitaditya Muktapida
[C] Vinayaditya
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Vinayaditya]
Notes:
Jayapida or Vinayaditya was the grandson of Lalitaditya Muktapida, the greatest ruler of the Karkota dynasty. He is credited for many adventures. It is stated that he defeated and dethroned Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj.
39. 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?.
40. Which of the following kings Succeeded King Krishna I?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Amoghavarsha I
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruva]
Notes:
King Dhruva of the Rashtrakuta empire ruled the kingdom from 780 A.D. to 793 A.D. Dhruva was one of the most notable rulers of the Rashtrakuta Empire. During his reign, the Rashtrakuta kingdom expanded into an empire that encompassed all of the territory between the Kaveri River and Central India.
