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. Soul and sin are featured in which of the following pillar edicts?
[A] Second Pillar Edict
[B] Third Pillar Edict
[C] Fourth Pillar Edict
[D] Fifth Pillar Edict
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Correct Answer: B [Third Pillar Edict]
Notes:
Second Pillar Edict of Ashoka describes dhamma as consisting of least amount of sin, performing virtuous deeds, having compassion, purity, and truthfulness. Whereas the Third Pillar Edict talks about soul and sin.
32. The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of which of the following Indo-Greek ruler?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Hermaius
[C] Darius
[D] Milinda
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Correct Answer: D [Milinda]
Notes:
The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of Menander /Milinda/Minedra. The empire of Menander extended over parts of both Bactria and northwestern India.
33. During which of the following period, Sanskrit was firmly established as the language of royal inscriptions?
[A] Gupta Empire
[B] Maurya empire
[C] Magadha Empire
[D] Kushana Empire
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Correct Answer: A [Gupta Empire]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, the consolidation of Brahmanical ideology took place as temple-based sectarian cults became popular. During this period Sanskrit was firmly established as the language of the royal inscription.
34. Which of the following periods saw the emergence of Tantrism?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Tantrism emerged in India during the Gupta period. The tribal elements assimilated in the Brahminical society due to the assimilation of tribals in Brahminical fold. The assimilation of Brahminical religion and tribal practices resulted in the development of Tantrism.
35. From which of the following places a dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE was excavated?
[A] Udaigiri
[B] Sarnath
[C] Khairigarh
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
The Buddha images found in Mathura were different from Sarnath in several ways. The dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE which was excavated at Mathura was also different from the seated figurines of preceding centuries.
36. The Mahamoksha Parishad was organized by Harsha at which of the following places?
[A] Thaneswar
[B] Kannauj
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Harsha used to celebrate a solemn festival at Prayag (Allahabad) at the end of every five years. He also used to organize the Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag. He used to do a lot charity in the Parishad.
37. Which of the following is described as Lokpal, guardian of the world, in the Nalanda stone inscription?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Manorathavarman
[C] Yasovarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the Nalanda stone inscription, Yasovarman is referred to as the Lokpala, guardian of the world. It describes Yasovarman as the one “who has risen after placing his foot on the heads of all the kings and has completely removed the terrific darkness in the form of all his foes by the diffusion of the rays of his sword and who shines as the refulgent sun in all quarters for awakening the lotus representing the whole earth.”
38. Which of the following kings fought a war with the king of Kashmir?
[A] Mahendrapala
[B] Yashpala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Harichandra
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Correct Answer: A [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
During the reign of Mahendrapala, the Gurjara?Pratihara empire reached west to the border of Sindh, east to Bengal, north to the Himalayas, and south past the Narmada. He also fought a battle with the king of Kashmir.
39. Devapala was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Narayanapala
[B] Vigrahapala
[C] Mahipala I
[D] Ramapala
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Correct Answer: B [Vigrahapala]
Notes:
The Pala ruler ‘Devapala’ was succeeded by Vigrahapala. Vigrahapala ruled for about 3 or 4 years after that, he abdicated his throne and began to live the life of an ascetic.
40. The second branch of Kadambas formed after the death of Kakusthavarman, ruled from which of the following places?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Triparvata
[C] Badami
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Triparvata]
Notes:
The Kadamba family split into two branches after the death of Kakusthavarman,. One of the branches continued to rule from the earlier capital Banavasi and the other branch ruled from Triparvata.
