35000+MCQS [Section-A] - Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (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
31. The Chauhan clan of the Rajputs ruled over which of the following areas?
1) Sambhar
2) Ajmer
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:
The Chauhans were historically a very powerful group in the region now known as Rajasthan. According to Agnikula myth, some of the Rajput clans originated from Agni, in a sacrificial fire pit. The Chauhan clan of the Rajputs ruled over Sambhar and Ajmer.
32. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Brahmanas during the early medieval period?
1. Brahmanas not only collected taxes from the peasants and artisans but also maintained law and order in the villages
granted to them.
2. Villages were granted to the Brahamanas forever which undermined the position of the king.
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:
The Brahmanas during the early medieval period not only collected taxes from the peasants and artisans but also maintained law and order in the villages which were granted to them. Villages were granted to the Brahamanas forever which undermined the position of the king.
33. Which of the following items were imported from Balkh during the early medieval period?
1. Horses
2. Saffron
3. Asafoetida
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Indian merchants during the early medieval period did not go up to Central Asia but visited Iran up to the Oxus valley. They imported things like horses, saffron and asafoetida from Balkh.
34. At which of the following places Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found?
1) Nalanda,
2) Rajagriha,
3) Bodh Gaya
4) Raj Shahi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
During the medieval period, Nalanda was the greatest center of the eastern school of sculpture during the 9th and 10th centuries. Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found at Nalanda, Rajagriha, Bodh Gaya, Raj Shahi and Khichanga in Mayurbhanj.
35. Which of the following was the capital of Rashtrakutas?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Ujjain
[C] Vallore
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: A [Manyakheta]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are believed to be feudatories of the Chalukyas, Their capital was Manyakheta or Malkhed near Sholapur. They achieved spectacular military successes both in the north and south.
36. ‘Rajamalla’ title was adopted by which of the following Chalukyan Kings?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vinayaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Vikramaditya I]
Notes:
Vikramaditya I ruled from c. 655 to 680 CE. Vikramaditya I adopted the title ‘Rajamalla’ which means ‘the Sovereign of the Mallas’ or Pallavas. He also defeated the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas.
37. Which of the following kings Bore the title of “Avanisimha”?
[A] Mahendravarman I
[B] Shivaskandavarman
[C] Simhavarman
[D] Simhavishnu
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Correct Answer: D [Simhavishnu]
Notes:
Peninsular India was ruled by five dynasties which were Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas, Pallavas, and Chalukyas. Simhavishnu who was the successor of Simhavarman ruled from 575 A.D. to 600 A.D. He also Bore the title of “Avanisimha”.
38. Which of the following Chola King killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (southern Tamil country) under his control?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Parantaka II
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya I ]
Notes:
The Chola King Aditya I killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (southern Tamil country) under his control in c.893 CE. He conquered Kongudesha from the Pandyas by alling with the Cheras.
39. Which of the following kings defeated Someshvara II?
[A] Kollutung
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra]
Notes:
After the death of Someshvara I, his son Someshvara II came to the Chalukyan throne in April 1068 CE. King Virarajendra Chola who ruled the Chola empire from 1063 A.D. to 1067 A.D. defeated Someshvara II.
40. Which of the following kings succeeded the Chola king Kollutung I?
[A] Kollutung II
[B] Virarajendra
[C] Athirajendra
[D] Vikrama Chola
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Correct Answer: D [Vikrama Chola]
Notes:
Vikrama Chola was a Chola ruler who ruled in 12th-century from 1118 A.D. to 1135 A.D. He was the son and the successor of king Kulothunga I. Vikrama Chola was a great devotee of Siva and greatly patronized the temple at Chidambaram
