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 Buddhist scholars wrote the Buddhacharita?
[A] Vasumitra
[B] Ashvagosha
[C] Charaka
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: B [Ashvagosha]
Notes:
The Buddhist scholar who wrote the hagiographic Buddhacharita is Ashvagosha. Buddhacharita is the sacred biography of the Buddha composed in the early second century CE. He also composed the Saundarananda which is a Sanskrit kavya.
32. Which of the following started the Gupta era?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta I]
Notes:
The Gupta King Chandragupta I started the Gupta era in 319?20 CE, which presumably marks his accession date. He was the first Gupta King to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja.
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Gupta coins?
1. The Gupta coins are well designed and meticulously crafted.
2. The coins carried aesthetically impressive depictions of the activities of the rulers.
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 coins of the Gupta empire are well designed and meticulously crafted. The coins carried aesthetically impressive depictions of the activities of the rulers of the Gupta empire.
34. Which of the following kings fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Prithivisena II
[D] Prithvisena I
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Correct Answer: C [Prithivisena II]
Notes:
Prithivisena II had to face the invasion of Harisena of Vatsagulma line thrice, and the invasion of Bhavadottavarman of the Nala dynasty. He also fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat.
35. The Mahamoksha Parishad was organized by Harsha at which of the following places?
[A] Thaneswar
[B] Kannauj
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Harsha used to celebrate a solemn festival at Prayag (Allahabad) at the end of every five years. He also used to organize the Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag. He used to do a lot charity in the Parishad.
36. Which of the following Dramas were written by Rajasekhara?
1) Balaramayana,
2) Mahaviracharita
3) Viddhasalabhanjika
4) Karpuramanjari
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
Rajashekhara was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic. He was the court poet of the Gurjara Pratiharas. Rajasekhara, a great master of words, composed four dramas,viz., Balaramayana, Balabharata, Viddhasalabhanjika and Karpuramanjari
37. Which of the following Chola King annexed the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam?
[A] Sundara Chola
[B] Uttama Chola
[C] Rajaraja I
[D] Rajaraja II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajaraja I ]
Notes:
Rajaraja I destroyed the chera navy at Trivandrum, attacked Quilon, and captured Madurai. He also captured the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam. Rajaraja I also conquered the Maldives islands.
38. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Chodagarg?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
To commemorate the victory over the Pala ruler, Mahipal I, and the Western Chalukyas, Rajendra I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola and established a new capital named Gangaikondacholapuram. He also built a Shiva temple here and excavated a tank called Chodagarg.
39. Which of the following kings is credited for uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas?
[A] Kollutung I
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Kollutung I]
Notes:
Kollutung I who ruled from 1070 A.D. to 1122 A.D was the last important Chola king and adopted the title of Shungamtavirtta. He is credited with uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas.
40. The use of agrahatta can be seen during which of the following periods?
[A] Cheras
[B] Cholas
[C] Pandyas
[D] Pallavas
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Correct Answer: B [Cholas]
Notes:
There was an expansion in the agrarian economy during the Chola administration. The use of agrahatta also called as Persian wheel also facilitated the already established smooth irrigation networks of tanks, canals, wells, and sluices.
