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 term was used for tenant during the Mauryan peiod?
[A] kshetrika
[B] Upasava
[C] Hiranya
[D] Agranomoi
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Correct Answer: B [Upasava]
Notes:
During the Mauryan period the notion of private property of Kshetra emerged and got established during this time. The kshetrika was the land-owner and was distinguished from the upasava (tenant).
32. Which of the following scholars wrote Prajna Parimata Sutra?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Mathara
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjuna]
Notes:
Nagarjuna was also termed as the Indian Einstein. He proposed the Theory of Relativity in his time in the form of a Sutra which is also called as the Prajna Parimata Sutra. He was a great patron of Mahayana doctrine.
33. Which of the following Puranas were written in the Gupta period?
1) Vishnu Purana
2) Vayu Purana
3) Matsya Purana
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 Gupta period marks the beginning of the writing of the Puranas. Some of the major Puranas which were written in this period were the Vishnu Purana, Vayu Purana, and the Matsya Purana.
34. Which of the following kings ascended the throne after Pravarasena II?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Prithvisena I
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Narendrasena]
Notes:
After the death of Pravarsena II who ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II, a struggle for succession happened in which Narendrasena emerged successful. He ruled from 440 CE to 460CE.
35. Which of the following kings fought with Parasikas?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Yasovarman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the details of the achievements of Yasovarman as given in Gaudavaho, Yasovarman marched into South India, defeated the King of the Deccan, and reached the Southern Sea. He also fought against the Parasikas and received tribute from the regions of Western Ghats.
36. Which of the following major cities were included the Pala kingom?
1. Pataliputra
2. Vikrampura
3. Ramvati
4. Monghyr
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The kingdom of Palas included both Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Pataliputra, Vikrampura, Ramvati (Varendra), Monghyr (Munger), Tamralipti and Jaggadala.
37. Which of the following kings founded the Thakuri dynasty?
[A] Bhogavarman
[B] Silastambha
[C] Amsuvarman
[D] Bhaskar-varman
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Correct Answer: C [Amsuvarman]
Notes:
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta, Nepal was an autonomous frontier state, paying tribute to the Gupta power. During the 7th century, Nepal occupied the position of a buffer state between Tibet and the empire of Harsha. Thakuri dynasty was founded by King Amsuvarman.
38. During the reign of which of the following kings Bhojpur Lake was constructed?
[A] Upendra
[B] Raja Bhoja
[C] Lakshmanaraja
[D] Vigrahraja
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Bhoja]
Notes:
The most important king of the Paramara dynasty was Raja Bhoja. He ruled from 1018 to 1060 AD. Raja Bhoja was responsible for the construction of a beautiful lake known as the Bhojpur Lake.
39. Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana is the work of which of the following writers?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Dridhabala
[C] Agnivesa
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Madhavakar]
Notes:
Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana was the work of Madhavakar. The text treats of all diseases together. This book enjoyed great popularity during the medieval period.
40. Which of the following three temples are the most famous temples at Aihole?
1) Ladh Khan Temple
2) The Durga Temple
3) Hucchimalligudi Temple
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:
Temple architecture flourished during Chalukyas rule. At Aihole alone, we come across 70 temples. In addition to Aihole, there were temples at Badami and Pattadakal. Three temples at Aihole are particularly famous and their names are the Ladh Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and Hucchimalligudi Temple
