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 were a part of the three grades of feudatories during the Satavahana period?
1. Raja
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
4. Purohita
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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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Satavahana kingdom consisted of three grades of feudatories which are as follows:
1. Raja (who had right to strike coins)
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
32. Which of the following Gupta King followed a policy of war and conquest and enormously enlarged his kingdom?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Kumargupta
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Correct Answer: C [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta ruled from c.335/336–375 CE. He was the son of Chandragupta I. He was delighted in the policy of war and conquest and enormously enlarged his kingdom. He had a disputed accession to the throne of the Gupta empire.
33. Which of the following kings is the founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch?
[A] Pravarasena
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Vindhyashakti
[D] Rudrasena I
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Correct Answer: D [Rudrasena I]
Notes:
Gautamiputra was the son of the second ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He died during the lifetime of his father. Rudrasena I succeeded his grandfather Pravarsena to the throne and ruled from Nandivardhana, near modern Nagpur.
34. Which of the following were present in the court of Harsha?
1. Banabhatta
2. Mayura
3. Bhartrihari
4. Matanga Divakara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the accomplished writers in the court of Harsha were- (1) Banabhatta was the author of Harshacharita, (2) Mayura was the author of Mayurashatak, (3) Bhartrihari (grammarian), and Matanga Divakara.
35. Which of the following founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D.?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Ikshavakus
[C] Kadambas
[D] Kalabhras
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Correct Answer: C [Kadambas]
Notes:
The Kadambas was an ancient royal family of Karnataka that founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D. The Pallavas also came into conflict with Kadambas.
36. Which of the following defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom in A.D. 540?
[A] Chalukyas of Badami
[B] Chalukyas of Vengi
[C] Pallavas
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas of Badami]
Notes:
Krishnavarma-I, the ruler from Triparvata, united the Kadamba family which was split into two branches. But around A.D. 540, the Chalukyas of Badami defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following wrote his commentary on the Manusmriti?
[A] Visvarupa
[B] Bharuchi
[C] Medhatithi
[D] Yogloka
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Correct Answer: C [Medhatithi]
Notes:
Medhatithi (825-900 AD.) was the first Sanskrit scholar who wrote his commentary on the Manusmriti commonly known as Laws of Manu. Manusmiriti is a part of Hindu Dharmashastras.
39. Which of the following was the author of Rajamartanda?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Jayanta
[C] Nathamuni
[D] Yamunacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Bhoja]
Notes:
Bhoja was a King from Paramara dynasty. He reigned from c. 1010 to 1055 CE. He became the most celebrated king in India history due to his patronage to scholars. He wrote Rajamartanda.
40. Which of the following was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Kirtivarman II
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Kirtivarman II]
Notes:
Kirtivarman II ruled from c.743 to 757 CE. He was the last ruler of Chalukyan dynasty who was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga. After the Chalukayas, the Rashtrakutas came into prominence.
