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. Consider the following statements:
- The Gupta rulers implemented fixed prices on commodities
- During the Gupta period, prices of commodities were influenced by market supply and demand
- Units of measurements varied from region to region in the Gupta era
Which of the above statements are accurate?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, the prices of goods were not fixed by the rulers but fluctuated according to supply and demand in the market. Additionally, not only prices, but also the units of measurements for various commodities differed from one place to another.
32. Which of the following kings was defeated by Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta II
[D] Nagabhatta I
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Correct Answer: D [Nagabhatta I]
Notes:
Nagabhata I ruled from 730C.E. to 760 C.E. from the Avanti (or Malava) region in present-day Madhya Pradesh, from his capital at Ujjain. He expanded his kingdom towards the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva.
33. Which of the following period is associated with the Avantivarman?
[A] 755 AD to 783 AD
[B] 855 AD to 883 AD
[C] 755 BC to 783 BC
[D] 805 BC to 803 BC
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Correct Answer: B [855 AD to 883 AD]
Notes:
Avantivarman who ruled from 855 AD. to 883 AD was famous for his patronage of literature. He also launched some beneficent schemes of drainage and irrigation which was carried out by his minister of public works, Surya.
34. Which of the following rulers was the last ruler of Gahadavalas?
[A] Jayachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Vijaychandra
[D] Chandraveda
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Correct Answer: A [Jayachandra]
Notes:
Jayachandra was the son of King Vijaychandra from the Gahadavala dynasty. After Shahabuddin Gauri attacked and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain. Mohammad Gauri marched against Jayachand and defeated him or the banks of the river Jamuna near Etawah.
35. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ‘Agnikula’ origin of the Rajputs?
[A] Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu.
[B] Rajputs were the descendants of the Vedic Kshatriyas.
[C] Rajputs were the descendants of foreigners.
[D] Rajputs were the
descendants ofthe indigenous tribes such as the Gonds and Bhars.
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Correct Answer: A [Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu.]
Notes:
According to the Agnikula origin theory the Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu. This is called the Agnikula origin of the Rajputs.
36. ‘Kritadasas’ referred to which of the following type of slaves during the early medieval period?
[A] Persons who were reduced to the status of slaves.
[B] Slaves who had been purchased.
[C] Persons who sold themselves as slaves.
[D] Persons who were captured by the victorious rulers as prisoners of war.
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Correct Answer: B [Slaves who had been purchased.]
Notes:
Slavery as an institution existed during the early medieval period. Those slaves who had been purchased were referred to as Kritdasas. There seems to have been existence of trade in slaves during that period.
37. In the early medieval India, which of the following refers to tax levied upon the whole village?
[A] Bhoga
[B] Kara
[C] Hiranya
[D] Pindka
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Correct Answer: D [Pindka]
Notes:
The land-grants of the early medieval period mention Bhaga, Bhoga, Kara and Hiranya as the chief sources of revenue to the donees. Pindaka was a tax which was levied upon the whole village.
38. With respect to India’s trade with the West which of the following ports on the western coast of India played an important during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
1. Kambay
2. Thana
3. Sopara
4. Sindan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
With respect to India’s trade with the West, the ports of Kambay, Thana, Sopara, Sindan and Kaulam Malaya which is modem Quilon, on the Western coast of India played an important part.
39. Which of the following constituted imports from the West during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
1. Incense
2.Copper
3. Dates
4. Corals
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The imports from the West during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. comprised incense, copper, load, salt, dates, ivory, emeralds, coral and horses. The best breed of horses came to India from the Western and Central Asia.
40. 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.
