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. Which of the following is the most common motif of the Indus Seals ?
[A] Unicorn
[B] Bull
[C] Rhinoceros
[D] Elephant
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Correct Answer: A [ Unicorn ]
Notes:
The unicorn is the most common motif on Indus seals and appears to represent a mythical animal that Greek and Roman sources trace back to the Indian subcontinent.
12. Who among the following was the founder of Rastrakuta dynasty ?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Krishna -I
[C] Indra – II
[D] Govinda -I
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Correct Answer: A [Dantidurga]
Notes:
In the mid of the 8th century, Dantidurga , who was one of the chieftain of ancient Rastrakuta family fought his way to the front and overthrew Kirtivarman II, thus bringing an end to the main branch of Chalukyas. This was the beginning of the Rastrakuta Empire in Deccan.
13. The silver coins of which among the following kings carried portraits and bilingual legends, which were inspired by the Kshatrapa types?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Guptas
[D] Mauryas
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas ]
Notes:
Satavahana kings are noted for issuing bilingual coins featuring Middle Indo-Aryan language on one side, and Tamil language on the other side.
14. 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
15. Kavi Vatsal was a title assumed by a king from which of the following dynasties?
[A] Pushyabhuti
[B] Pallava
[C] Maurya
[D] Satavahana
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Correct Answer: D [Satavahana]
Notes:
Kavi Vatsal was a title taken up by King Hala who belonged to the Satavahana Dynasty. Hala is renowned for his poetical work known as Gaha Sattasai, a prominent piece in Prakrit literature. The Satavahana Dynasty, also known as the Andhras in Deccan, lasted from the 2nd century BCE to the 2nd century CE and made a significant contribution to Indian architecture, religion, culture, and society.
16. Who among the following belonged to Sakya clan of Kshatriyas?
[A] Gautam Buddha
[B] Mahavir jain
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Rishabhnath
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Correct Answer: A [Gautam Buddha]
Notes:
Gautama Buddha belongs to Sakya clan of Kshatriyas. They lived in the area near Magadha. His mother is Maya devi and father is Suddhodana.
17. What was the most prominent reason of arrival of Indo-Aryans from central Asia , possibly from the south of the Urals and East of Caspian Sea?
[A] They were in search of arable land
[B] They were of Nomadic Culture
[C] They were defeated by their Indo European neighbors
[D] They were aware of prosperity of India
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Correct Answer: C [They were defeated by their Indo European neighbors]
Notes:
Getting defeated by European neighbor’s is the main reason for the Indo-Aryans to move away from that area. They came to India possibly from the south of the Urals and East of Caspian Sea.
18. Which among the following deals with the love story of a man called Charudatta and a nagarvadhu called “Vasanthasena”?
[A] Daskumarcharita
[B] Mrichhakatika
[C] Satakatraya
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Mrichhakatika]
Notes:
Mrichchhakatika is a ten-act Sanskrit drama attributed to Śūdraka, an ancient playwright whose is possibly from the 5th century CE, and who is identified by the prologue as a Kshatriya king as well as a devotee of Siva who lived for 100 years. It deals with the love story of a man called Charudatta and a nagarvadhu called “Vasanthasena”
19. Which language was used by Rashtrakutas as their mother tongue ?
[A] Kannada
[B] Tamil
[C] Oddisi
[D] Telgu
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Correct Answer: A [Kannada]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin and Kannada language was their mother tongue.
20. Lothal is the excavation site of which of the following civilizations?
[A] Indus Valley Civilisation
[B] Sumerians
[C] Mesopotamians
[D] Vedic Aryan
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Correct Answer: A [Indus Valley Civilisation]
Notes:
Lothal is famous for the discovery of several ruins of Indus Valley Civilization. Lothal is located between the Sabarmati River and its tributary Bhogavo, in the Saurasthra region. The people of Lothal made significant and often unique contributions to human civilisation in the Indus era, in the fields of city planning, art, architecture, science, engineering, pottery and religion. Their work in metallurgy, seals, beads and jewellery was the basis of their prosperity.
