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. On which of the following, the new material culture of the Gangetic basin was based?
[A] Use of Iron
[B] Use of copper
[C] Use of tin
[D] Use of bronze
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Correct Answer: A [Use of Iron]
Notes:
In the Mauryan period we can see that the material culture rapidly developed in the Gangetic plains. The new material culture which developed in the Gangetic valley revolved around the use of iron and iron implements.
32. Which of the following adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: C [Kumargupta]
Notes:
Kumaragupta I who regined from c.415 to 455 CE adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya and
performed ashavmedha sacrifice. He was the son of Chandragupta II.
33. Which of the following kings is described as a dvija in the Ajanta Inscriptions?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena
[D] Prithvisena
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Correct Answer: A [Vindhyashakti]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti I is considered as the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. The Ajanta Inscriptions which was constructed during the time of Harisena describes him as a dvija and praises him for his military achievements.
34. Which of the following Pala ruler appointed Viradeva as the head of Nalanda Monastery?
[A] Gopala
[B] Ramapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Dharmapala
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Correct Answer: C [Devapala]
Notes:
Devapala granted the request of the Sailendra dynasty king, Balaputradeva to grant five villages to the monastery at Nalanda. He also appointed Viradeva as the head of Nalanda Monastery.
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 kings succeeded king Visaladeva?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Raja Bhoja
[D] Kirtivarman
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Correct Answer: B [Prithviraj Chauhan]
Notes:
Visaladeva was succeeded by his nephew, Prithviraj Chauhan. He ruled from 1178 C.E.–1192 C.E. Prithviraj Chauhan played a very important part in the history of India at the time of the conquest of Muslim invaders.
37. Which of the following kings is also considered as “the Ashoka of the South”?
[A] Amoghvarsha I
[B] Dhruva
[C] Dantidurga
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: A [Amoghvarsha I]
Notes:
Because of the religious temperament of king Amoghavarsha I and his interest in the arts and literature, he is often compared to emperor Ashoka and called “Ashoka of the South”. He is also compared to Gupta king Vikramaditya.
38. Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [4th Century A.D.]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, one of the earliest rulers of the Pallava Dynasty was Shivaskandavarman. It is believed that he ruled in the early 4th century CE from 275 A.D. to 300 A.D.
39. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Chodagarg?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
To commemorate the victory over the Pala ruler, Mahipal I, and the Western Chalukyas, Rajendra I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola and established a new capital named Gangaikondacholapuram. He also built a Shiva temple here and excavated a tank called Chodagarg.
40. Which of the following kings defeated Someshvara II?
[A] Kollutung
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra]
Notes:
After the death of Someshvara I, his son Someshvara II came to the Chalukyan throne in April 1068 CE. King Virarajendra Chola who ruled the Chola empire from 1063 A.D. to 1067 A.D. defeated Someshvara II.
