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. Who among the following scholars mentioned Chandragupta Maurya as Sandrocottos?
[A] Kautilya
[B] William Jones
[C] Panini
[D] Seleucus Nicator

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32. Under which of the following Jain saints Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainism?
[A] Mahavir
[B] Bhadrabahu
[C] Kautilya
[D] Sthulabhadra

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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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34. Which of the following king is the hero of Malvikagnimitram of Kalidasa?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Pushyamitra Sunga
[C] Devabhuti
[D] Agnimitra

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35. “Gapata Sarah” refers to which of the following?
[A] Waste land
[B] Jungle or forest land
[C] Habitable land
[D] Pasture land

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36. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to cloth making during the Gupta period?
1. Silk and wool products and articles made of rare skin were normally used by the rich people.
2. The art of dying and embroidery was highly developed along with silk, wool and cotton industry.
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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37. At which of the following places did king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha?
1) Kanauj
2) Prayaga
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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38. Which of the following clans belonged to the Rajputs?
1) Chauhans
2) Solankis
3) Pratiharas
4) Pawars
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4

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39. The eastern Gangas ruled at which of the following places in 5th century?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Tamralipti
[C] Kannauj
[D] Kalinga

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40. 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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