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 pillar edicts defines the term ‘Dhamma’?
[A] First Pillar Edict
[B] Second Pillar Edict
[C] Third Pillar Edict
[D] Fifth Pillar Edict

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32. Which of the following is referred to as Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta

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33. Which of the following founded the Nalanda University?
[A] Kumargupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Skandagupta
[D] Samudragupta

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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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35. Which of the following refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally during the Gupta period?
[A] Nivi dharma
[B] Nivi dharma aksayana
[C] Aprada dharma
[D] Bhumichchhidrallyaya

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36. Vapi, Tadaga, and Dirghula refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Tanks
[B] Canals
[C] Rivers
[D] None of the above

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37. In which of the following temples, the pyramidal roof can be found?
[A] Bhitargaon temple
[B] Dasavatar Temple
[C] Shiva Temple of Bhumara
[D] Shiva Temple of Koh

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38. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana

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39. Which of the following kings adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Yashpala
[D] Mahendrapala

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40. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Varna System during the early medieval period?
1. Varnas or social classes refused to discharge the functions assigned to them.
2. The lower orders arrogated to themselves the status and functions of the higher orders.
3. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
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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