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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App

31. Which of the following was known as the superintendent of markets during the Mauryan period?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Pautavadhyaksha
[C] Sansthadhyaksha
[D] Rupadarshaka

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32. Which of the following took the title of Vikramaditya?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Ramagupta
[D] Samudragupta

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33. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to currency during Gupta period?
1. The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy.
2. They issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
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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34. The inspiration of the themes for sculpture during 300 – 600 CE was drawn from which of the following traditions?
1) Buddhist traditions
2) Hindu traditions
3) Jain traditions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3.

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35. Which of the following rulers ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Damodarasena
[D] Divakarasena

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36. Which the following were the most prominent guilds during the early medieval period?
1. Weavers
2. Potters
3. Gardeners
4. Artisans
Select the correct option from the codes given below?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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37. Which of the following kings sent an expedition against the kingdom of Srivijaya?
[A] Rajadhiraja Chola
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajaraja Chola II
[D] Rajendra Chola III

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38. Nighantu was written by which of the following?
[A] Kasyapa
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Dhanvantari
[D] None of the above

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39. Which of the following wrote Rasaratnakara?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Sridhara
[D] None of the above

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40. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Rashtrakutas?
1. Rashtrakuta rule lasted in the Deccan till the end of the 10th century.
2. They were not tolerant in their religious views.
3. The great apabhramsha poet Swayambhu and his son probably lived at the Rashtrakuta court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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