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 was a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire?
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following strategies were a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire:
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
32. Alexander the Great, died in which year?
[A] 323 BCE
[B] 360 BCE
[C] 326 BCE
[D] 330 BCE
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Correct Answer: A [323 BCE]
Notes:
Alexander retreated in 326 BCE because his troops were exhausted, homesick, and war-weary and refused to go any further in the subcontinent. While returning back to Babylon, alexander died in 323 BCE due to natural causes.
33. Which of the following was referred to as ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Bindusara
[C] Ashoka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
Ashoka also referred to as Ashokavardhana was the son of Bindusara. In the year 1837 James Prinsep deciphered an inscription written in Brahmi script referring to a king called ‘Devamapiya Piyadassi’ (beloved of the gods) which was attributed to Ashoka.
34. The Rajukas were assisted in accounting, secretarial, and other miscellaneous works by which of the following?
[A] Yuktas
[B] Pradeshikas
[C] Sthanikas
[D] Gopas
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Correct Answer: A [Yuktas]
Notes:
The divisions in the Mauryan empire were divided into districts under officials called Rajukas. The Rajukas were assisted by Yuktas or clerks in accounting, secretarial, and other miscellaneous works.
35. 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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3.]
Notes:
The sculptures pertaining to the period of c. 300 – 600 CE shows the introduction of new styles in the temple architecture. The inspiration for the themes for the sculpture was drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina traditions.
36. Which of the following Vakataka king took the title of Samrat?
[A] Pravarasena
[B] Vindhyashakti
[C] Prithvisena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena was the second ruler of the Vakataka Dynasty. He performed an asvamedha sacrifice and a vajapeya sacrifice. He was the only Vakataka king who took the title of Samrat.
37. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarmana, who was the son of Advaita Varmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty around 554 CE. He is considered as the real founder of the Maukhari dynasty. He also assumed the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
38. The Asirgadh Inscription in Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh describes the victory of which of the following kings?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Advaita Varmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: A [Sarvavarmana]
Notes:
Sarvavarmana maintained his hold on Magadha and also kept the later Guptas under control. The Asirgadh Inscription in the Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh tells about the victory of Sarvavarmana over Damodargupta.
39. Which of the following were under the direct control of Dharmapala?
1. Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Kannauj
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Bengal and Bihar both were directly under the control of Dharmapala. The kingdom of Kanauj was subordinate to him. The rulers of other areas like Punjab, Rajputana, Malva and Berar acknowledged him as their overlord and also paid him homage.
40. Under which of the following Pala rulers Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Under the rule of Dharmapala Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India. Dharmapala fulfilled the dream of Sasanka to lay the foundation of a great Gauda empire. Dharmapala adopted imperial titles such as Paramesvara, Paramabhattaraka and Maharajadhiraja.
