Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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11. Which of the following officers were mandated by Asoka to spread the Dhamma Policy of Asoka?
- Yuktas
- Pradesikas
- Rajukas
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
After 12 years of Asoka’s coronation, the Major Rock Edict III was issued. It mentions the generosity towards Brahmans. It stated that the Yuktas (subordinate officers) and Pradesikas (district Heads) along with Rajukas (Rural officers ) shall go to the all areas of kingdom every five years and spread the Dhamma Policy of Asoka.
12. In the Mauryan period, the duties of Mudradhyaksha were concerned with –
[A] Forest produce
[B] Ports
[C] Commerce
[D] Passports
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Correct Answer: D [ Passports ]
Notes:
Mudradhyaksha was responsible for the issue of passports in the Mauryan period.
13. Who built a temple of Augustus at Muzris?
[A] Romans
[B] Cholas
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cheras
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Correct Answer: A [ Romans ]
Notes:
Romans built a temple of Augustus at Muzris.
14. In which of the following Vedas, the priest is Brahma?
[A] Sam Veda
[B] Yajur Veda
[C] Rig Veda
[D] Atharva Veda
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Correct Answer: D [ Atharva Veda ]
Notes:
In Atharva Veda, the priest is Brahma.
15. At which among the following sites, first evidence of cultivation of cotton has been found?
[A] Piklihal
[B] Hathonora
[C] Mehrgarh
[D] Ghaligai
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Correct Answer: C [Mehrgarh]
Notes:
First evidence of cotton growing has been found at Mehrgarh (now in Pakistan).
16. Whom did Skandgupta appointed as the the Provincial Governor of Saurashtra?
[A] Virasena
[B] Parnadatta
[C] Harisena
[D] Amarkhaddava
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Correct Answer: B [ Parnadatta ]
Notes:
In the Skandgupta’s Junagarh Inscription, it is mentioned that Skandagupta appointed Parnadatta as goptri (governor) of Surashtra (Saurashtra).
17. Who was the father of King Harshavardhan ?
[A] Prabhakara Vardhana
[B] Bhaskar vardhan
[C] Jaivardhan
[D] Mahavardhan
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Correct Answer: A [ Prabhakara Vardhana ]
Notes:
Prabhakara Vardhana, the founder of Vardhana Dynasty ruled from 580-605 AD. He had two sons – Rajya Vardhan and Harshvardhan and one daughter, Rajyasri. He died fighting with the Huns in 605 A.D.
18. King Ashvapati of the Upanishadic Age was the ruler of which among the following Kingdoms?
[A] Kekaya
[B] Matsya
[C] Panchala
[D] Sursena
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Correct Answer: A [ Kekaya ]
Notes:
LATER VEDIC AGE – The Kekaya kingdom was situated on the bank of River Beas, east of Gandhar kingdom. King Aswapati ruled Kekaya when Janak was the king of Videha.
19. Who was the priest of the Bharatas in the battle of Ten Kings ?
[A] Visvamitra
[B] Vasishtha
[C] Atri
[D] Bhrigu
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Correct Answer: A [ Visvamitra ]
Notes:
The battle of ten kings was fought between Sudas, a Bharata king of the Tritsu family and the confederacy of ten well-known tribes- Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha ,Bhalanas,Shiva and Vishanin. In the bloody and decisive battle on the banks of River Purushni, the Bharatas emerged victorious. The reason behind the war is the rivalry between Vishwamitra and Vasishtha.
20. Which king of Ancient India has been given the title” Indian Nepoleon” by VA Smith?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Kumaragupta
[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta believed in the policy of war and conquest and because of his bravery and generalship he is known as the “Napoleon of India” by historian Vincent. A. Smith.
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