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 were the religious sectarian literature of around 4th to 6th centuries?
[A] Vedanta
[B] Vedanga
[C] Puranas
[D] Dharamshastra
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Correct Answer: C [Puranas]
Notes:
The word ‘puranas’ literally means ‘old’. The puranas are the religious sectarian literature of later times belonging to around 4th to 6th centuries. They have a well-defined perception of the past traditions.
32. The famous place Bodhgaya where buddha got enlightenment is situated on the banks of which river?
[A] Kosi
[B] Ganga
[C] Niranjana
[D] Venganga
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Correct Answer: C [Niranjana]
Notes:
Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya under a peepal tree. This sacred place of Buddhism is situated on the banks of river Niranjana which is known as Lilajan in Pali.
33. What was the capital of Vajji mahajanapada?
[A] Kushinara
[B] Vaishali
[C] Pava
[D] Shuktimati
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Correct Answer: B [Vaishali]
Notes:
Vajji was a mahajanapada towards the north of Ganga in the division of Tirhut. It was a confederacy of eight or nine clans. The capital of Vajji mahajanapada was situated at Vaishali.
34. What was a fortified town or city called in 6th century B.C?
[A] Pura
[B] Nigama
[C] Nagarka
[D] Rajdhani
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Correct Answer: A [Pura]
Notes:
During 600 – 300 BCE, there was a significant increase in the number and size of villages, towns, etc. near the Ganga valley. The fortified town or city was called as called Pura / Nagara.
35. Which of the following was the second ruler of the Shunga dynasty?
[A] Pushyamitra shunga
[B] Agnimitra
[C] Brihadratha
[D] Devabhuti
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Correct Answer: B [Agnimitra]
Notes:
After the death of Pushyamitra shunga, founder of the Shunga dynasty his son Agnimitra, became the second ruler of the Shunga dynasty. His reign lasted for a short period of 8 years, that is, from 149 BCE to 141 BCE.
36. The famous Taxila Copper Plate is ascribed to which of the following Shaka ruler?
[A] Rudradaman
[B] Azes
[C] Maues
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Maues]
Notes:
The famous Taxila Copper Plate is ascribed to Maues as Moga Inscription. It was found in the Taxila region in modern Pakistan. The inscription bears a precise data and it is written in Kharoshthi script.
37. At which of the following places the famous relief scene of Vishnu rescuing the earth from the waters in the form of Nri-Varaha can be found?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Udaigiri
[C] Mathura
[D] Khairigarh
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Correct Answer: B [Udaigiri]
Notes:
The famous relief scene of God Vishnu rescuing the earth from the waters in the form of Nri-Varaha which has the body of a man and head of a boar can be found in the caves at Udaigiri, near Vidisha.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following works was composed by Rajshekhar, the court poet of Mahendrapala?
1) Vidhasalabhanjika
2) Bhrinjika
3) Balaramayana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Rajshekhar was eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic in the court of Mahendrapala I during the 10th century. He wrote many plays and poems which include Karpuramanjari, Vidhasalabhanjika, Bhrinjika, Balaramayana, Balabharata, etc.
40. Which of the following rulers was the last ruler of Gahadavalas?
[A] Jayachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Vijaychandra
[D] Chandraveda
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Correct Answer: A [Jayachandra]
Notes:
Jayachandra was the son of King Vijaychandra from the Gahadavala dynasty. After Shahabuddin Gauri attacked and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain. Mohammad Gauri marched against Jayachand and defeated him or the banks of the river Jamuna near Etawah.
