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 was the most famous ruler of Satavahana dysnasty?
[A] Simuka
[B] Gautamiputra Satkarni
[C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi
[D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satkarni]
Notes:
The fortunes of the Satavahanas dynasty were revived by its most famous ruler named Gautamiputra Satkarni. He defeated the Shakas and raised the power and prestige of the Satvahanas to greater heights during his rule.
32. Which of the following Buddhist scholars compiled Mahavibhasa?
[A] Charaka
[B] Mathara
[C] Vasumitra
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Vasumitra]
Notes:
Mahavibhasa is an ancient Buddhist text. It is thought to have been authored around 150 CE by Vasumitra who was an eminent philosopher of the Kushan era. Mahavibhasa is also known as the encyclopedia of Buddhist philosophy.
33. Which of the following kings court was adorned by nine famous scholars known as the Navaratnas?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Kumargupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
The court of Chandragupta II at Ujjain was adorned by nine famous scholars known as the Navaratnas or the nine gems. Kalidasa adorned the court of Chandragupta II. He was a renowned classical Sanskrit poet and playwright of India and a peerless genius.
34. Which of the following is a poem describing the cycle of seasons?
[A] Ritusamhara
[B] Raghuvamsha
[C] Kumarasambhavam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ritusamhara]
Notes:
Ritusamhara is a poem written by Kalidasa describing the cycle of seasons whereas Kumarasambhavam is a story about the birth of Shiva and Parvati’s son and also Raghuvamsha depicts Vishnu as the origin and the end of the universe.
35. Which of the following authors wrote Navasahasankacharita,?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Padmagupta]
Notes:
Padmagupta, who was also known as Parimala Kalidasa, and was the son of Mrigankagupta. He was the court poet of Paramara Navasahasankacharita is an important historical Kavya which was written by Padmagupta in about 1000 AD.
36. Which of the following authors wrote Sabdansusana?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Hastimalla
[D] Sakatayana
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Correct Answer: D [Sakatayana]
Notes:
Sakatayana was a Jain writer of the 9th century A.D.He lived during the reign of Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha. He was the founder of a new school. His main work was Sabdansusana.
37. Siddhiyoga was written by which of the following?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Vrinda
[C] Madhavakar
[D] Dridhabala
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Correct Answer: B [Vrinda]
Notes:
Siddhiyoga was written by Vrinda in about 1000 AD. It is also called Vrindam?dhava. Some scholars suggest that Vrinda is only a second name of M?dhavakara, but it is unproved.
38. Which of the following kings is considered as the last great Rashtrakuta ruler?
[A] Krishna I
[B] Krishna II
[C] Krishna III
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna III]
Notes:
Krishna III who ruled the Rashtrakuta empire from 939 A.D. to 967 A.D. is considered as the last great Rashtrakuta ruler, who consolidated the empire so that it stretched from the Narmada River to Kaveri River.
39. Which of the following kings dispatched two naval expeditions to help his friend Manavarma?
[A] Aparajitavarman
[B] Dantivarman
[C] Nrpatungavarman
[D] Narasimhavarman I
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Correct Answer: D [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
The Pallava king Narasimhavarman I dispatched two naval expeditions to help his friend Manavarma of Srilanka, but subsequently, Manavarma was defeated and he had to seek political refuge at his court.
40. In the Chola administration which of the following was referred to as ko, perumal or perumal adigal?
[A] King
[B] Ministers
[C] Preist
[D] Villagers
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Correct Answer: A [King]
Notes:
The inscriptions of the Chola dynasty generally refer to the king as ko, perumal, perumal adigal (the great one), raja-rajadhiraja and ko-konmai kondan (king of kings). The King had a council of ministers to advise him.
