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.
31. Which of the following took all the final decisions regarding revenue, law and order, war, or any other matter related to administration in the Mauryan empire?
[A] King
[B] Counil of Ministers
[C] Dhamma Mahamatras
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [King]
Notes:
In the Mauryan Empire even though the King was assisted by a council of ministers in daily affairs, yet the king himself took all final decisions regarding revenue, law and order, war, or any other matter related to administration of the empire.
32. Which of the following kings founded the Shunga empire?
[A] Pushyamitra Sunga
[B] Agnimitra
[C] Bhagabhadra
[D] Devabhuti
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Correct Answer: A [Pushyamitra Sunga]
Notes:
Pushyamitra Shunga, the commander of the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha, killed him and founded the Shunga dynasty.
33. Which of the following kings renewed an alliance with Subhagsena (Sophagasenus) around 206 BCE?
[A] Antiochus III
[B] Demetrius I
[C] Apollodotus I
[D] Apollodotus II
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Correct Answer: A [Antiochus III]
Notes:
Polybius records that Antiochus III crossed the Hindu Kush and renewed his alliance with Sophagasenus. He received elephants and provisions; the account does not describe a battle in which Sophagasenus was defeated.
34. Which of the following issued the first ever long inscription in chaste sanskrit?
[A] Rudradaman I
[B] Azes
[C] Kanishka
[D] Gondophernes
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Correct Answer: A [Rudradaman I]
Notes:
Rudradaman I’s Junagadh inscription, dated to about 150 CE, is an early extensive inscription in literary Sanskrit. It records his achievements and the restoration of the Sudarshana Lake embankment.
35. At which of the following places 22 brick wells associated with Satavahana period have been discovered?
[A] Kolar
[B] Karimnagar
[C] Warangal
[D] Madurai
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Correct Answer: B [Karimnagar]
Notes:
Excavations at Peddabankur in the former Karimnagar district exposed 22 brick wells associated with the early historic settlement. Its drainage and water facilities illustrate the region’s developed material culture.
36. Which of the following tribe originated from the steppes of north Central Asia?
[A] Kanvas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: D [Kushans]
Notes:
The Kushanas were nomadic tribal people who were originally from the steppes of north Central Asia. The Kushanas first displaced the Shakas, gradually seized Gandhara, and set up their authority over the lower Indus basin and the greater part of the Gangetic basin.
37. Which of the following refers to the royal share of merchandise brought into a town or harbour by merchants?
[A] Shulka
[B] Bhaga
[C] Bhoga
[D] Kara
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Correct Answer: A [Shulka]
Notes:
Shulka during the Gupta period was a royal share of merchandise which was brought into a town or harbour by merchants. Therefore it can also be equated with the customs and tolls.
38. In which of the following places, the scene in which Krishna, Rukmini, and Sudama are shown together is found?
[A] Deogarh
[B] Bhitargaon
[C] Nachna Kuthar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Deogarh]
Notes:
The representations of the epic stories of Rama and Krishna can be found in the Deogarh temple. We also find the legends of Krishna such as the transfer of Krishna to Gokula, etc. The scene in which Krishna, Rukmini, and Sudama are shown together can also be found at Deogarh.
39. In which of the following ruling branches did the Vakataka kingdom divide after the death of Pravarasena?
1) Nandivardhana
2) Vatsagulma
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
After the death of Pravarasena, Rudrasena I the son of Gautamiputra succeeded his grandfather Pravarsena to the throne and ruled from Nandivardhana, near modern Nagpur. Sarvasena, another son of Pravarasena, started ruling independently from Vastugulma.
40. Which of the following forms of industry were in vogue during the early medieval period?
1. A great variety and different qualities of textiles were produced.
2. Surashtra was famous for bell-metal and Vanga for tin industry.
3. The art of the jeweller appears to have maintained its old level.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
According to the record of the early medieval period a great variety and different qualities of textiles were produced. The Surashtra region was famous for bell-metal and Vanga for tin industry. However, the art of the jeweller appears to have maintained its old level.
