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. How many members were there in the war office which took care of the administration of different branches of the army in Mauryan administration?
[A] 25
[B] 30
[C] 40
[D] 50
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Correct Answer: B [30]
Notes:
According to the Greek historian Megasthenes, the administration of different branches of the army was carried out through a War Office which comprised of 30 members. It was divided into six Boards of five members each.
32. Which of the following refers to the name of the villages that supplied soldiers?
[A] Kupya
[B] Pariharaka
[C] Nagara
[D] Ayudhiya
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Correct Answer: D [Ayudhiya]
Notes:
In the Mauryan administration the assessment of the land under cultivation was done and on the basis of it the land was subdivided into different categories. The villages which were responsible to supply soldiers were called as Ayudhiya.
33. Karle Chaitya in the western Deccan belongs to which of the following period?
[A] Kanvas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: C [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahana phase is famous for the construction of many chaityas and viharas which were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan or Maharashtra. They were constructed with great precision and skill. The Karle Chaitya also belongs to this period.
34. Which of the following Gupta king adopted the title of Kaviraja?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta is depicted in his coins as a poet, a musician, and a patron of learning. He was a great patron of art and adopted the title of Kaviraja which means king among poets.
35. Which of the following was Chandragupta II’s second capital?
[A] Prayag
[B] Patliputra
[C] Ujjain
[D] Avanti
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Correct Answer: C [Ujjain]
Notes:
Chandragupta II’s conquest expanded the Gupta empire to the western sea coast, which was an important region for trade
and commerce. This contributed to the prosperity of Malwa and its chief city Ujjain. Ujjain was also Chandragupta II’s
second capital.
36. Which of the following kings is described as a dvija in the Ajanta Inscriptions?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena
[D] Prithvisena
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Correct Answer: A [Vindhyashakti]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti I is considered as the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. The Ajanta Inscriptions which was constructed during the time of Harisena describes him as a dvija and praises him for his military achievements.
37. Which of the following were called as evil rulers?
[A] Kalabhras
[B] Kadambas
[C] Gangas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Kalabhras]
Notes:
The Kalabhras were referred to as evil rulers. They overthrew innumerable kings. They also put an end to Brahmadeya rights. The Kalabhras came in conflict with Pallavas also and pushed them towards north.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following kings assumed the title of Kongarkoman?
[A] Maravarman Arikesari Parankusan
[B] Maravarman Rajasimha I
[C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[D] Srimar Srivallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Koccadiyan Ranadhira]
Notes:
Koccadiyan Ranadhira who ruled from 700 A.D. to 730 A.D. reduced an Ay chief at Mardur “a hill country between Tinnevelly and Travancore.” He also conquered the Kongu country and assumed the title of Kongarkoman.
