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 is also known as the father of Ayurveda?
[A] Charaka
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Mathara
[D] Ashvagosha
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Correct Answer: A [Charaka]
Notes:
Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine that developed in India. He is also known as the father of Ayurveda. He wrote a book on medicine called Charaksamhita which is a Sanskrit text on Ayurveda and also wrote the Sasruta.
32. Which of the following scholars wrote Prajna Parimata Sutra?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Mathara
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjuna]
Notes:
Nagarjuna was also termed as the Indian Einstein. He proposed the Theory of Relativity in his time in the form of a Sutra which is also called as the Prajna Parimata Sutra. He was a great patron of Mahayana doctrine.
33. Which of the following was the most important officers under the Guptas?
[A] Kumaramatyas
[B] Mantri
[C] Paramabhagavata
[D] Mahadandanayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kumaramatyas]
Notes:
The administration during the Gupta empire was less elaborate as compared to that of the Mauryas. The most important officers under the Guptas administration were called as Kumaramatyas. The office of Kumaramatyas was called as adhikarana.
34. The minting of silver coins was first started in the reign of which of the following Gupta kings?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumaragupta I
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the minting of silver coins was first started during the reign of Chandragupta II and was continued by Kumaragupta I and Skandagupta.
35. Which of the following is associated with the rule of Harsha Vardhana?
[A] c. 580-590 CE
[B] c. 595-606 CE
[C] c. 606-647 CE
[D] c. 647-665 CE
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Correct Answer: C [c. 606-647 CE]
Notes:
Harsha Vardhana ruled from c. 606 to 647 CE. Hsuan Tsang visited India during his time in the 7th century AD and stayed for about fifteen years. Harsha’s authority was limited to north India excluding Kashmir.
36. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
37. 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
38. Which of the following succeeded Pulkshein II after pushing the Pallavas out of Badami?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vinayaditya I
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Correct Answer: B [Vikramaditya I]
Notes:
The Chalukyan King Vikramaditya I succeeded in pushing the Pallavas out of Badami after the death of Pulkshein II and reestablished his authority over whole kingdom. He not only defeated the successive Pallava rulers but also captured their capital Kanchi.
39. Which of the following places are called as the cradle of Indian temple architecture?
[A] Badami
[B] Pattadakal
[C] Aihole
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Aihole]
Notes:
Art made great progress under the patronage of Chalukya Kings. A new style of architecture known as the Chalukya style was developed during this period. Aihole has been called “the cradle of Indian temple architecture.”
40. Which of the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Vijayalaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayalaya]
Notes:
Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty in 9th century CE. He was earlier a feudatory of the Pallavas. He established his might in the area around Eraiyur. He captured Tanjore and extended his kingdom along the lower Kaveri region.
