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. What was name given to the republican states in ancient India which had a federal character?
[A] Kingdoms
[B] Nigamas
[C] Janapadas
[D] Sangha

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32. What was the capital of the southern part of Avanti Mahajanapada?
[A] Mahishmati
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Taxila

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33. Which of the following was a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire?
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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34. Which of the following are the features of Mauryan administration?
1. Mauryas had a vast and highly centralised bureaucratic rule.
2. King was the fountainhead of all powers.
3. Empire was probably divided into provinces with a viceroy in each province.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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35. Which of the following were the main centres of textile manufacturing during the Mauryan period?
1. Varanasi
2. Mathura
3. Bengal
4. Gandhara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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36. Which of the following had adopted the title of Mahadandapati?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka

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37. Which of the following kings proclaimed themselves as Bhagavatas?
[A] Gupta Kings
[B] Kushana Kings
[C] Mauryan Kings
[D] Vakataka Kings

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38. Which of the following Puranas were written in the Gupta period?
1) Vishnu Purana
2) Vayu Purana
3) Matsya Purana
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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39. Which of the following are certain specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period?
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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40. Which of the following rulers defeated Ishanavarmana of the Maukharies dynasty?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana

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