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. Where was the capital of the state of Koliya situated?
[A] Sunsamagiri
[B] Kushinara
[C] Ramagrama
[D] Vaisali
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Correct Answer: C [Ramagrama]
Notes:
The Republican state of Koliya was situated to the east of the state of Sakyas. The capital of the state of Koliya was situated at Ramagrama. There was a constant fight between two states on the use of water of the river Rohini.
32. What was the custom official called in the 6th century BCE?
[A] Kammikas
[B] Shaulkika
[C] Rajabhatas
[D] Gramabhojaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kammikas]
Notes:
Pali texts mention sea travel and trade in the 6th century BCE. Custom officials were also called as Kammikas. Whereas toll officials who were also called as Shaulkika levied taxes on merchandise.
33. Which of the following temporarily shifted the capital of Magadh to Vaishali?
[A] Udayin
[B] Shishunaga
[C] Kalasoka
[D] Mahapadma Nanda
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Correct Answer: B [Shishunaga]
Notes:
Shishunaga temporarily shifted capital of Magadh to Vaishali. Shishunaga defeated Avanti (Pradyota Dynasty) and made it a part of Magadha. This ended the 100-year-old rivalry between Magadha and Avanti.
34. Which of the following was responsible for the security of frontier forts in the Mauryan administration?
[A] Nikayas
[B] Anta-Mahamattas
[C] Senapati
[D] Sthanikas
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Correct Answer: B [Anta-Mahamattas]
Notes:
It is believed that the Mauryans maintained a huge army. The army consisted of 6,00,000 infantry, 30,000 cavalry, 9,000 elephants, and 8,000 chariots. In Mauryan administration the security of frontier forts was the responsibility of Anta-Mahamattas.
35. Which of the following Kushana ruler proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kadphises I
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
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Correct Answer: D [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor who ruled from 90CE to 100 CE. He issued a large number of gold coins. He was a firm devotee of Shiva. He also proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins.
36. Which of the following is referred to as Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Gupta empire reached the peak of its terrtorial expansion during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. He extended the limits of the Gupta empire by conquests and marital alliances with other
royal dynasties of that period.
37. Which of the following is the oldest record of Kumargupta’s reign?
[A] Karandanda inscription
[B] Mandsor inscription
[C] Bilsad inscription
[D] Damodar Copper plate inscriptions
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Correct Answer: C [Bilsad inscription]
Notes:
The oldest inscription of Kumargupta’s reign is the Bilsad inscription and dates to Gupta year 96, which corresponds to 415 CE. Other inscriptions of Kumaragupta’s reign include the Karandanda, Mandsor, and Damodar Copper plate inscriptions.
38. In which of the following period the civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated?
[A] Kushans period
[B] Shunga Period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
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Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The judicial system during the Gupta period was far more developed than in earlier times. For the first time, civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated. Disputes regarding the various types of property formed the body of civil law whereas theft and adultery were subjects treated under criminal law.
39. Which of the following Dharmashastra were composed during the Gupta period?
1) Yajnavalkya
2) Katyayana
3) Narada
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The Gupta period is considered as the Golden Age of art and literature in ancient India. During the Gupta period, Several Dharam Shastras such as Yajnavalkya, Narada, Katyayana, and Brihaspati Smritis were composed.
40. Which of the following temples from the Gupta period is entirely made up of Bricks?
[A] Dasavatar Temple
[B] Bhitargaon temple
[C] Shiva Temple of Bhumara
[D] Shiva Temple of Koh
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Correct Answer: B [Bhitargaon temple]
Notes:
The Gupta period is considered as a golden period for temple architecture. Nagara style and Dravida style of temple architecture began in the Gupta era. The Bhitargaon temple at Kanpur is entirely made up of bricks.
