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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
21. With which of the following wandering ascetics Buddha practiced austerities?
1. Kondanna
2. Bhaddiya
3. Vappa
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Buddha practiced austerities with five wandering ascetics – Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama, and Assaji. He practiced severe austerities until his body was almost emaciated however he abandoned them when he realised that austerities could not lead to realisation.
22. Alexander the Great, died in which year?
[A] 323 BCE
[B] 360 BCE
[C] 326 BCE
[D] 330 BCE
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Correct Answer: A [323 BCE]
Notes:
Alexander retreated in 326 BCE because his troops were exhausted, homesick, and war-weary and refused to go any further in the subcontinent. While returning back to Babylon, alexander died in 323 BCE due to natural causes.
23. Who among the following scholars mentioned Chandragupta Maurya as Sandrocottos?
[A] Kautilya
[B] William Jones
[C] Panini
[D] Seleucus Nicator
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Correct Answer: B [William Jones]
Notes:
Chandragupta Maurya was the first ruler who tried to consolidate small fragmented kingdoms and combined them to form the first empire of the Indian subcontinent. He was also Called Sandrocottus by the Greek scholar William Jones.
24. 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.
25. Which of the following had adopted the title of Mahadandapati?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Moga inscription mentions two names Liaka Kusulaka and his son Patika Kusulaka. These two ruled Chuksha and Pusha Pura. Mahadandapati title was adopted by Patika Kusulaka. Both Liaka Kusulaka and Patika Kusulaka were straps under Moga.
26. The Satavahana kingdom was divided into subdivisions which were known as?
[A] Aharas
[B] Grama
[C] Bhoga
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Aharas]
Notes:The Satavahanas Kings retained some of the administrative units which were used during Ashokan times. The kingdom was divided into subdivisions called aharas or rashtras, meaning districts.
27. Which of the following is the writer of a sanskrit kavya in the 6th century, Kiratarjuniya?
[A] Amarshima
[B] Bharavi
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhasa
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Correct Answer: B [Bharavi]
Notes:
Bharavi was the writer of a sanskrit kavya of the 6th century called Kiratarjuniya. The Kavya describes the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the guise of a kirata or a mountain-dwelling hunter.
28. Agrahara Grants were given to which of the following?
[A] Brahmins
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmins]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the Agrahara grants were restricted to Brahmins only. These grants were meant to be perpetual, hereditary and tax free, accompanied with the assignment of all land revenue.
29. Which of the following Vakataka ruler is believed to have defeated the Kadambas of Banavasi?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Vindhyasena
[C] Harisena
[D] Harisena II
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhyasena]
Notes:
The Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena ruled from c. 355 to 400 CE. Vidhyasena is believed to have defeated the Kadambas of Banavasi. The Kadambas of Banavasi ruled over Kuntala (north Karnataka).
30. Which of the following kings fought with Parasikas?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Yasovarman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the details of the achievements of Yasovarman as given in Gaudavaho, Yasovarman marched into South India, defeated the King of the Deccan, and reached the Southern Sea. He also fought against the Parasikas and received tribute from the regions of Western Ghats.
