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 point towards considerable volume of trade between the Byzantine empire and India during the Gupta period?
1. Byzantine gold coins discovered in southern, eastern and western parts of India.
2. In his law digest, Justinian gave a long list of imports from India.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
There was considerable volume of trade between the Byzantine empire and India during the Gupta period as reeflected by Byzantine gold coins discovered in southern, eastern and western parts of India. Also in his law digest, Justinian gave a long list of imports from India.
32. Which of the following Chalukya king fought with the Yasovarman?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Vakpatiraja
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Vinayaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, during the reign of Chalukya king Vinayaditya who ruled from 681 A.D. to 696 A.D. of Badami, his son Vijayaditya fought with the “lord of the whole of northern regions” Yasovarman.
33. Which of the following kings was identified as king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Harichandra
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja is also identified as the king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman. According to the Arab merchant Sulaiman, Mihir Bhoja possessed great military power and riches.
34. Which of the following Pala ruler founded the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery near Bhagalpur in Bihar. He is also credited with the foundation of the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar. Dharmapala is also credited with the grant of 200 villages to Nalanda University.
35. 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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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra I ]
Notes:
Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Tamil Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE.When the kingdom of Srivijaya threatened the trade route to China, Rajendra I sent an expedition against that kingdom.
36. Which of the following Dramas were written by Harsha?
1) Nagananda
2) Priyadarsika
3) Ratnavali
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: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Harsha, also known as Harshavardhana, was the son of Prabhakarvardhana. He was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harsha wrote three dramas, the Nagananda, Priyadarsika, and Ratnavali.
37. The Rashtrakutas were constantly involved in fight against which of the following?
1. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
2. Pallavas of Kanchi
3. Pandyas of Madurai
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The family of the imperial Rashtrakutas claimed that it descended from the Yadu family of the Mahabharata times. The Rashtrakutas were constantly involved in fight against the following:
1. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
2. Pallavas of Kanchi
3. Pandyas of Madurai
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 Chola King assumed the title of Gangaikondachola?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I in the year 1022 CE, led an expedition to the north. He followed the same route which was taken by the great conqueror Samudragupta and crossed Ganga. He defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipal I and the Western Chalukyas. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola which means ‘the Chola conqueror of Ganga’ to commemorate this occasion.
40. Tolkappiyam Mapuranam, Isainunukam, Bhutapuranam, Kali, Kuruku, Vendali are the important works of which of the following sangams?
[A] First sangam
[B] Second sangam
[C] Third sangam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Second sangam]
Notes:
Tolkappiyam Mapuranam, Isainunukam, Bhutapuranam, Kali, Kuruku, Vendali are the important works of second sangam. In the second sangam there were 3700 poets which was patronised by 59 kings and lasted for 3700 years.
