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 committees was in charge of tax collection in the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire?
[A] Shangha Committee
[B] Samaharta Committee
[C] Mahajanapada Committee
[D] Prajapati Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Samaharta Committee]
Notes:
The Samaharta Committee was in charge of tax collection in the Mauryan Empire. The grand administrative system of the Mauryan Empire had various committees for different tasks. Samaharta was the chief tax collector, and the tax system had a huge impact on the grand economy of the empire and influenced the common people’s lives as well.
32. Which of the following were the main centres of textile manufacturing during the Mauryan period?
1. Varanasi
2. Mathura
3. Bengal
4. Gandhara
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:
During the Mauryan period trade and urban economy received great impetus and influenced almost all parts of the empire. The main centres of textile manufacturing were Varanasi, Mathura, Bengal, Gandhara, and Ujjain.
33. Which of the following Kushan ruler issued a large number of gold coins?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka
[D] Vasudeva II
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Correct Answer: B [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises or Wema Kadphises II was the father of the most famous ruler Kanishka under whose reign the Kushana empire reached its zenith. Vima Kadphises issued a large number of gold coins.
34. ‘Ganikas’ referred to which of the following during the early medieval period?
[A] Vendors
[B] Slaves
[C] Prostitutes
[D] Dancers
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Correct Answer: C [Prostitutes]
Notes:
Ganikas were as class of prostitutes that existed as a distinct social unit during the medieval period. A Ganika was expected to possess high qualifications with respect to both body and mind.
35. Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala, the second Pala king founded the Vikramasila vihara and gave a lot of money to those who studied there. Vikramasila vihara grew up to be an important academic centre and students not only from all comers of India but also from Tibet and other foreign countries came to study there.
36. Which of the following are the five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period?
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 , 3 & 5
[B] Only 2, 3 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period are as follows:
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
37. Which of the following is the contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and defeated him on the banks of river Narmada?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pulkeshin II]
Notes:
Pulkeshin II was the contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and defeated him on the banks of river Narmada. Pulakesin II allied with Sasanka of Bengal and his feudatory Sainyabhitta-Madhava-Varman II of Kangoda, and with the kings of Valabhi and Bharuch. Along with all these, he was able to defeat Harsha in 637-638 AD.
38. Which of the following Chalukyan King set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Vinayaditya I
[C] Vijayaditya
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: D [Vikramaditya II]
Notes:
Vikramaditya II is believed to have destroyed the Cholas, Keralas, Pandyas, Kalabhras and other kings. He also set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean.
39. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Chodagarg?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
To commemorate the victory over the Pala ruler, Mahipal I, and the Western Chalukyas, Rajendra I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola and established a new capital named Gangaikondacholapuram. He also built a Shiva temple here and excavated a tank called Chodagarg.
40. In the Chola administration which of the following was referred to as ko, perumal or perumal adigal?
[A] King
[B] Ministers
[C] Preist
[D] Villagers
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Correct Answer: A [King]
Notes:
The inscriptions of the Chola dynasty generally refer to the king as ko, perumal, perumal adigal (the great one), raja-rajadhiraja and ko-konmai kondan (king of kings). The King had a council of ministers to advise him.
