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. From which of the following places Hathigumpha inscriptions were found?
[A] Amarkanthak
[B] Barabar caves
[C] Udayagiri Hills
[D] Ajanta caves
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Correct Answer: C [Udayagiri Hills]
Notes:
Mahameghavahana dynasty, which is also known as the Chedi dynasty ruled during the first or second century BCE. It was based in Kalinga in present-day Odisha. Kharavela was the most famous ruler of Chedi dynasty. The primary source for Kharavela is his rock-cut Hathigumpha inscription found in a cave in Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar.
32. Which of the following Gupta kings faced and repulsed the Huns successfully?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samduragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: D [Skandagupta]
Notes:
Skandagupta reigned from c. 455 – 467 CE. he faced and repulsed the Huns successfully. Junagarhor the Girnar inscription of his reign tells that his governor called Parnadatta got the Sudarshan lake repaired.
33. Which of the following period saw the emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Both the Guptas and Vakatakas were the patrons of God Vishnu. There was also an emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara, who is a part Vishnu and part Shiva. Religious syncretism can also be seen. For instance, Buddha was also considered as one of the ten Vishnu avatars.
34. “Gapata Sarah” refers to which of the following?
[A] Waste land
[B] Jungle or forest land
[C] Habitable land
[D] Pasture land
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Correct Answer: D [Pasture land]
Notes:
The land during the Gupta period can be classified into the following groups:
Kshetra: Cultivable land
Khila: Waste land
Aprahata: Jungle or forest land
Vasti: Habitable land
Gapata Sarah: Pasture land
35. Which of the following Vakataka kings was the father of Gautamiputra who married the daughter of a Naga king?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
During the reign of Pravarasena political alliance between the Vakataka and Nagas improved. His son Gautamiputra married the daughter of the Naga king Bhavanaga, which cemented the political alliance between the two kingdoms.
36. Which of the following were the tributary chiefs of the Guptas?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Maukharies
[C] Maitrakas
[D] Pushyabhutis
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Correct Answer: C [Maitrakas]
Notes:
The Maitrakas were the tributary chiefs of the Guptas. They established an independent kingdom in western India ruling over the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. They continued to rule until the middle of the 8th century.
37. Which of the following Kings assumed the title ‘Maharajadhiraja’ according to Asirgarh copper plate inscription?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarmana who is considered as the founder of Maukhari rule in India ruled around the mid 6th century in the Ganges River valley. According to the Asirgarh copper plate inscription, he assumed the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
38. 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.
39. During the early medieval period there was inter-mixture of social classes as a result of which of the following factors?
- Thousands of mixed castes were created because of the connection of Vaisya women with men of lower castes.
- The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes.
- People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
During the early medieval period thousands of mixed castes were created. The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes. People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
40. Which of the following kings led the restoration works of the sand-buried temple Sri Traikutaka?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Gopala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Devapala]
Notes:
Devapala was the third ruler of the Pala dynasty which was founded by King Gopala. He was also a zealous advocate of Buddhism. During the reign of this king restoration of the sand-buried temple, Sri Traikutaka and its enlargement happened.
