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. At which of the following places the colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up Govardhana mountain can be found?
[A] Mathura
[B] Vrindavan
[C] Varansi
[D] Deogarh
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Correct Answer: C [Varansi]
Notes:
The colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up the Govardhana mountain is one of the largest known free-standing stone image belonging to the Gupta period. It is located in Varanasi.
32. Which of the following is described as the lord of the north (sakalauttarapathanatha)?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Rajya Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] Grahavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Harsha Vardhana]
Notes:
Harshavardhan is known as the last great Hindu king of India. He was originally a Shaiva but also supported Buddhism. He was also described as the lord of the north or sakalauttarapathanatha.
33. At which of the following places did Avantivarman built his new capital?
[A] Avantipur
[B] Ujjain
[C] Srinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Avantipur]
Notes:
Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 C.E. to 883 C.E. and built the famous Avantiswami Temple. He built his new capital at Avantipur, 18 miles from Srinagar.
34. Which of the following was the author of Dhvanyolaka?
[A] Udbhat
[B] Anandavardhana
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata
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Correct Answer: B [Anandavardhana]
Notes:
Anandavardhana was the author of Dhvanyolaka which he composed in 9th century A.D. He was the champion of the Dhvant school. It throws light on the matter regarding Dhvani or suggestion, hence it is named as Dhvanyaaloka.
35. Which of the following wrote Rasaratnakara?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Sridhara
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Nagarjuna]
Notes:
In the seventh or eighth century A.D. Nagarjuna wrote Rasaratnakara. Nagarjuna was an Indian metallurgist and alchemist. The treatise describes methods for the extraction of metals like gold, silver, tin and copper.
36. Which of the following visited the kingdom of Pulkshein II?
[A] Fa-Hein
[B] I-tsing
[C] Hsuan Tsang
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Hsuan Tsang]
Notes:
Hsuan Tsang visited the kingdom of Pulkshein II. Hsuan Tsang describes that even though Pulkeshin II was Hindu, he was tolerant towards Buddhism and Jainism. Pulkhein II sent an embassy to Persian king Khusro II.
37. Which of the following Chalukyan king built the temple of Siva at Pattadakal in Bijapur district?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Vinayaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vijayaditya
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
The Chalukyan king Vijayadita built the temple of Siva at Pattadakal in the Bijapur district. His sister also built a Jain temple at Lakshmeswar. Vijaydita was tolerant towards Jainism. He also donated villages to Jain preachers.
38. Where was the second Sangam held?
[A] Thenmadurai
[B] Madurai
[C] Kabadapuram
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kabadapuram]
Notes:
The second Sangam was held at Kabadapuram which was another capital of the Pandyas. The important members of this sangam were Agastya, Irundaiyar, Tolkappiyar, Karungoli, Pandurangan, Tiraiyanamaran, Vellurkappiyanar etc.
39. During the Sangam age which of the following was the main Chola port?
[A] Kaveripattinam
[B] Muziris
[C] Broach
[D] Sopara
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Correct Answer: A [Kaveripattinam]
Notes:
The Chola capital was Uraiyur (Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu). It was a grand city with magnificent buildings. Kaveripattinam or Puhar was the main Chola port during the Sangam period.
40. Which of the following animals was unknown in Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Lion
[B] Bull
[C] Elephant
[D] Horse
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Correct Answer: A [Lion]
Notes:
Animals like buffaloes, sheeps, pigs and the humped bull were bred. Animals like elephant, camels and dogs were also domesticated. Lion have not been found any where in Indus Valley civilization where as the remains of horse have been found in Surkotada.
