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 kings was the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Mihir Bhoja

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32. During the early medieval period the status of which of the following degenerated?
[A] Brahmanas
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras

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33. Which of the following epics are written by Vasudeva?
1) Yudhishthiravijaya
2) Sauri-kathodaya
3) Tripuradahana
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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34. 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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35. During the reign of which of the following kings the Pallavas rose to power?
[A] Shivaskandavarman,
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Simhavishnu
[D] Mahendravarman II

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36. Which of the following Chola King annexed the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam?
[A] Sundara Chola
[B] Uttama Chola
[C] Rajaraja I
[D] Rajaraja II

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37. Which of the following Chola King led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire and expanded Chola trade with China?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra

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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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39. The didactic works of Sangam literature are known as?
[A] Melkannakku
[B] Pattuppattu
[C] Kilkanakku
[D] None of the above

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40. When were Ellora caves designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
[A] 1984
[B] 1995
[C] 1983
[D] 2001

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