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.
11. Vaikuntaperumal Temple at kanchipuram was built by __________?
[A] Narsimhavarman II
[B] Nandivarman II
[C] Parmesvaravarman II
[D] Parmesvaravarman I
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Correct Answer: B [Nandivarman II]
Notes:
Vaikunta Perumal Temple was built by Pallava King Nandivarman-II in the 8th century, he was a worshipper of Lord Vishnu.
12. Which among the following is Incorrect regarding the early Vedic religion?
[A] They didn’t believe in Idol worship and believed in one supreme god indeed
[B] The Vedic god were classified into three categories- Terrestrial , Atmospheric and Celestial
[C] The people used to worship of spiritual reasons
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [The people used to worship of spiritual reasons]
Notes:
They used to worship for welfare of praja and pashu
13. Which of the following was a common way of Chola kings Raj Raja-1 and Rajendra 1 to commemorate their victories?
[A] Erecting Pillars
[B] Erecting Temples
[C] Erecting inscriptions
[D] issuing coins
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Correct Answer: B [Erecting Temples]
Notes:
Rajaraja I, born Arulmoli Varman, often described as Rajaraja the Great, was a Chola emperor chiefly remembered for reinstating the Chola power. Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Tamil Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE. They build temples to commemorate their victories.
14. Who among the following Buddhist Philosophers persuaded the Indo Greek King Meander to Accept Buddhism?
[A] Asanga
[B] Nagasena
[C] Dharmakirti
[D] Jambuka
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Correct Answer: B [Nagasena]
Notes:
Nagasena was a Sarvastivadan Buddhist sage born in Kashmir and lived around 150 BCE. His answers to questions about Buddhism posed by Menander I, the Indo-Greek king of northwestern India, are recorded in the Milinda Panha and the Sanskrit Nagasenabhiksusutra.
15. Which among the following Brahaman gave an account of agricultural operations for a season?
[A] Aitreya
[B] Satpatha
[C] kaushitaki
[D] Panchvimsh
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Correct Answer: B [Satpatha]
Notes:
The Shatapatha Brahmana is a commentary on the Sukla Yajurveda. It is described as the most complete, systematic, and important of the Brahmanas, it contains detailed explanations of Vedic sacrificial rituals, symbolism, and mythology. It has detailed account on the operation of agriculture according to the seasons.
16. Which Jain Tirthankara is regarded as female by the Shwetambar sect of Jainism?
[A] 16th
[B] 18th
[C] 19th
[D] 20th
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Correct Answer: C [19th]
Notes:
Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, is divided into two main sects – the Shwetambars and the Digambars. In a unique aspect, the Shwetambars believe the 19th Tirthankara, Mallinath, to have been a woman. However, this belief is not shared by the Digambar sect. This diversity in perspectives showcases the complexities and variations that exist even within single religious communities.
17. What was the official language of the Cholas administration ?
[A] Tamil
[B] Telugu
[C] Malayalam
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil]
Notes:
Tamil was the official language of the Cholas administration.
18. Which of the following ancient ruler is credited with shifting the capital from Rajgir to Pataliputra?
[A] Dhana Nanda
[B] Ajatashatru
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Kakavarin
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Correct Answer: D [ Kakavarin ]
Notes:
Kakavarin of Sisunaga dynasty moved the capital from Rajgir (Girivraja) to Pataliputra.
19. GI protected “Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture” was constructed under which of the following dynasties?
[A] Pallava dynasty
[B] Cheras dynasty
[C] Chalukya dynasty
[D] Rashtrakuta dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Pallava dynasty]
Notes:
The Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, has recently accorded the Geographical Indications certificate to Tamil Nadu Government for “Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture”. The Pallava dynasty, which ruled the area between 6th and 9th centuries A.D., is responsible for the creation of several such wonderful edifices. Mahendravarman (AD 580-630), his son Narasimhavarman-I Mamalla (AD 630-668), Paramesvaravarman (A.D. 672-‘700) and Narasimhavarman II Rajasimha (A.D. 700-728) had contributed the most of sculptures in Mahabalipuram and developed the port town as a centre of art and architecture.
20. The archeological remains of which institution is found in the vicinity of a village called ‘Bara Gaon’ in the eastern part of India?
[A] Taxila University
[B] Nalanda University
[C] Ujjain Sun Temple
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Nalanda University]
Notes:
The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. Its archeological remains is found in the vicinity of a village called ‘Bara Gaon’. The remains comprises of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal.
