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 Buddhist scholars compiled Mahavibhasa?
[A] Charaka
[B] Mathara
[C] Vasumitra
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Vasumitra]
Notes:
Mahavibhasa is an ancient Buddhist text. It is thought to have been authored around 150 CE by Vasumitra who was an eminent philosopher of the Kushan era. Mahavibhasa is also known as the encyclopedia of Buddhist philosophy.
32. Which of the following kings was the last ruler of the Kushana empire?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Ashvagosha
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
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Correct Answer: C [Vasudeva II]
Notes:
Kushan dynasty was founded by Kujula Kadphises or Kadphises I in the first century CE. Kanishka was the most famous of the Kushan kings and Vasudeva II was the last Kushan emperor who ruled from 275 CE–300 CE.
33. Which of the following refers to the royal share of merchandise brought into a town or harbour by merchants?
[A] Shulka
[B] Bhaga
[C] Bhoga
[D] Kara
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Correct Answer: A [Shulka]
Notes:
Shulka during the Gupta period was a royal share of merchandise which was brought into a town or harbour by merchants. Therefore it can also be equated with the customs and tolls.
34. Which of the following kings is considered as the founder of the Vakataka empire?
[A] Pravarasena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Vindhyasakti
[D] Rudrasena II
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Correct Answer: C [Vindhyasakti]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti is considered as the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. The name of Vindhyasakti is also mentioned in the Puranas. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
35. Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of which of the following places?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. It was a part of the Pratihara empire of Kanauj. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region between the 9th and the 13th centuries.
36. 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.
37. During the early medieval period there was inter-mixture of social classes as a result of which of the following factors?
- Thousands of mixed castes were created because of the connection of Vaisya women with men of lower castes.
- The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes.
- People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
During the early medieval period thousands of mixed castes were created. The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes. People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
38. Which of the following Buddhist king made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka?
[A] Gopala
[B] Narayanapala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Narayanapala]
Notes:
Narayanapala was the sixth emperor of the Pala dynasty of the Indian subcontinent who ascended the throne after Vigrahapala I. Narayanapala was a patron of Buddhism still he made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka.
39. Which of the following Dramas were written by Bhavabhuti?
1) Malatimadhava,
2) Mahaviracharita
3) UttraRamacharita
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Bhavabhuti was an 8th-century scholar of India. He is praised for his plays and poetry which are mostly written in Sanskrit. His plays are considered the equal of the works of Kalidasa. Bhavabhuti wrote three dramas Malatimadhava, Mahaviracharita, and UttraRamacharita.
40. Which of the following Chola King led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire and expanded Chola trade with China?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja I]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire in Malaya peninsula and expanded Chola trade with China. He also came out victorious against the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.
