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. From the times of which among the following Chola rulers, the Gangaikondacholapuram became the capital of the Chola empire?
[A] Parantaka Chola I
[B] Rajendra Chola I
[C] Kulottunga Chola I
[D] Vikrama Chola
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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra Chola I]
Notes:
Gangaikondacholapuram was constructed by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his conquest over the chalukyas and other feudatories Kalonga, Gangas, Palas etc .These victories led him to assume the title Gangaikonda.
12. Rigveda was written during which among the following ages?
[A] Stone age
[B] Copper age
[C] Iron age
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: C [Iron age]
Notes:
Rig-Veda is known as the oldest religious text in the world. It is also known as “First testament” of mankind. It was composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed between 1500-1200 BC. It’s a collection of hymns by a number of priest families. It is organized in 10 books which are called Mandalas
13. Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of which of the following era?
[A] Maurya Era
[B] Gupta Era
[C] Kushana Era
[D] Rajput Era
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta Era]
Notes:
Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of Gupta era. The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut monuments.
14. Vajasneya belongs to the following Veda?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Sama Veda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Atharvaveda
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Correct Answer: C [Yajurveda]
Notes:
Vajasneya samhita belongs to Shukla YajurVeda. The name Vajasaneyi is derived from Vajasaneya, the patronymic of Yajnavalkya, and the founder of the Vajasaneyi branch.
15. Aihole Inscription is ascribed to which of the following rulers ?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Rudradaman
[C] Kharvela
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Pulkeshin II]
Notes:
Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin II was written by the Ravikirti, royal poet at the court of Chalukya King. Pulakeshi II ruled from 610 to 642 CE.
16. Who is the author of the ancient Sanskrit text Kavirahasya?
[A] Halayudha
[B] Trivikrama
[C] Mufija
[D] Nalachampu
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Correct Answer: A [Halayudha]
Notes:
Halayudha is known to compose the Sanskrit text ‘Kavirahasya’ during the reign of Emperor Krishna III of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. This valuable work provides an exhaustive list of Sanskrit verbs and their meanings, thus making significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar. Halayudha’s efforts remain recognized for their complicacy and accuracy in understanding the life and language of ancient India.
17. Which one of the following dynasty was well-known for excellent village administration?
[A] Pandyas
[B] Pallavas
[C] Cholas
[D] Chalukyas
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Correct Answer: C [Cholas]
Notes:
The Chola kings followed a highly efficient system of administration. The entire Tanjore district, parts of Trichy, Pudukottai and South Arcot districts formed the part of’ the Chola Mandalam. The Cholas had three major administrative divisions called Central Government, Provincial Government and Local Government. Tanjore was the capital of the Cholas. The efficient Chola administrative system has been well appreciated by many historians and rulers.
18. Which of the following is the first month of the Saka era?
[A] Chaitra
[B] Vaishakha
[C] Phalguna
[D] Pausha
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Correct Answer: A [Chaitra]
Notes:
The Saka Era was founded by Kanishka, the emperor of Kushana Empire. It started from the year 78 A.D. The national calendar is based on the Saka Era. Its first month is Chaitra. It starts from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India. News broadcast by All India Radio.
19. Which of the following is the script of Indus Valley civilization?
[A] Persian
[B] Dravidian
[C] Sanskrit
[D] Undeciphered
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Correct Answer: D [Undeciphered]
Notes:
The Indus script is a corpus of symbols produced by the Indus Valley Civilisation. There is no known bilingual inscription to help decipher the script.
20. By which of the following The term Yavanapriya (mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts) denoted?
[A] a fine variety of Indian muslin
[B] ivory
[C] damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
[D] pepper
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Correct Answer: D [pepper]
Notes:
The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted pepper.
