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 is the author of the Panchatantra?
[A] Bhasa
[B] Vishnusharman
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Vishakhadatta

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32. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Gupta rulers implemented fixed prices on commodities
  2. During the Gupta period, prices of commodities were influenced by market supply and demand
  3. Units of measurements varied from region to region in the Gupta era

Which of the above statements are accurate?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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33. Which of the following kings composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Narendrasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II

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34. Which of the following was the capital of Maitrakas?
[A] Vallabhi
[B] Avanti
[C] Patliputra
[D] Ujjain

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35. Which of the following kings was the successor of the king Sarvavarmana?
[A] Avanti Varmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana

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36. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II

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37. Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of which of the following places?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rajasthan

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38. Which of the following Jain leader and author inaugurated a new era in Yoga literature?
[A] Chandabai
[B] Haribhadra
[C] Somadeva Suri
[D] Kundakunda

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39. Which of the following sects are some of the important sects of Shaivism?
1) Pasupata Lakulisa
2) Kapalikas
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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40. Which of the following was the author of Yogasutra?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Bhaskaracharya
[C] Kasyapa
[D] Vrinda

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