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. The achievements of Gautamiputra Satkarni were described and eulogised after his death in which of the following inscriptions?
[A] Junagarh Inscription
[B] Naneghat Inscription
[C] Nashik Inscription
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nashik Inscription]
Notes:
The achievements of Satavahana King Gautamiputra Satkarniare were described and eulogised after his death, during his son Pulumayi II’s reign, in a Nashik Inscription of his mother Gautami Balashri. The inscription is written in Prakrit.
32. Which of the following married the daughter of Rudradaman I?
[A] Gautamiputra Satkarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi
[D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Vashishthiputra Pulumayi]
Notes:
According to the Junagadh Inscription Vashishthiputra Pulumayi married the daughter of Rudradaman I. The coins of Vashishthiputra Pulumayi were found in the various parts of Andhra.
33. Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [80 A.D.]
Notes:
According to the Rabatak inscription, Kujula Kadphises was the great grandfather of the great Kushan king Kanishka I. He is considered as the founder of the Kushan Empire. He died in the year 80 A.D.
34. At which of the following places, stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse was founded?
[A] Mathura
[B] Deogarh
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Khairigarh
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Correct Answer: D [Khairigarh]
Notes:
A stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse which is probably representing an Ashwamedha horse can be found at Khairigarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is carved out of beige sandstone.
35. Which of the following is described as Lokpal, guardian of the world, in the Nalanda stone inscription?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Manorathavarman
[C] Yasovarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the Nalanda stone inscription, Yasovarman is referred to as the Lokpala, guardian of the world. It describes Yasovarman as the one “who has risen after placing his foot on the heads of all the kings and has completely removed the terrific darkness in the form of all his foes by the diffusion of the rays of his sword and who shines as the refulgent sun in all quarters for awakening the lotus representing the whole earth.”
36. Which of the following major cities were included the Pala kingom?
1. Pataliputra
2. Vikrampura
3. Ramvati
4. Monghyr
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The kingdom of Palas included both Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Pataliputra, Vikrampura, Ramvati (Varendra), Monghyr (Munger), Tamralipti and Jaggadala.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following books popularised the worship of Krishna?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharat
[C] Vishnu Purana
[D] Bhagavata Purana
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Correct Answer: D [Bhagavata Purana]
Notes:
According to Dasavatara-charitam written by Kshemendra, the ten avatars on lord Vishnu are Matsya (fish), Kurmra (tortoise), Varhba (Boar), Nrisimha (man-lion), Vamana (Dwarf), Parasurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. Krishna is considered to be the most popular. The worship of Krishna was popularised by the Bhagavata Purana.
39. Which of the following authors composed Janakiharana?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kumaradas
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaradas]
Notes:
Kumaradasa has been known by the names of Natha Kumara and Kumaradatta on the continent of India. Kumaradasa is the author of a Sanskrit Mahakavya called the Janaki-hara?a or Janaki’s abduction.
40. Which of the following was the author of Yogasutra?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Bhaskaracharya
[C] Kasyapa
[D] Vrinda
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Correct Answer: A [Patanjali]
Notes:
The author of Yogasutra was Patanjali. It is a collection of 196 Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga. It is a synthesized and organised knowledge about yoga and much older traditions.
