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. Varanasi was the capital of which of the following mahajanapada?
[A] Mallas
[B] Vajji
[C] Kosala
[D] Kashi
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Correct Answer: D [Kashi]
Notes:
Kashi was the capital of one of the sixteen mahajanapada called Varanasi (Modern Benaras). However Kashi was eventually captured by Kosala. The city of Kashi got its name from rivers Varuna and Asi as cited in the Matsya Purana.
32. According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax were known as?
[A] Sitadhyaksha
[B] Agranomoi
[C] Akaradhyaksha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Agranomoi]
Notes:
According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax during the Mauryan period were known as Agranomoi. In case there was a land dispute where neither side was able to prove its claim, the property went to the king.
33. Duties on imported and exported goods was referred to as which of the following during the Mauryan period?
[A] Bhaga
[B] Shulka
[C] Bali
[D] Kara
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Correct Answer: B [Shulka]
Notes:
During the Mauryan age urban taxes included Shulka which were duties on imported and exported goods. Other than this excise duties were also imposed on local manufactures.
34. Which of the following Gupta king adopted the title of Kaviraja?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta is depicted in his coins as a poet, a musician, and a patron of learning. He was a great patron of art and adopted the title of Kaviraja which means king among poets.
35. From which of the following places stone sculpture of Nara Narayana has been found?
[A] Bhitargaon
[B] Sultanganj
[C] Deogarh
[D] Gwalior
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Correct Answer: C [Deogarh]
Notes:
A stone sculpture of Nara Narayana has been found from the Dashavatara temple at Deogarh in Jhansi. Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple built during the Gupta period.
36. 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.
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 kings founded the Thakuri dynasty?
[A] Bhogavarman
[B] Silastambha
[C] Amsuvarman
[D] Bhaskar-varman
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Correct Answer: C [Amsuvarman]
Notes:
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta, Nepal was an autonomous frontier state, paying tribute to the Gupta power. During the 7th century, Nepal occupied the position of a buffer state between Tibet and the empire of Harsha. Thakuri dynasty was founded by King Amsuvarman.
39. Brihanmanasa was written by which of the following?
[A] Bhaskaracharya
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Manu
[D] Balabhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Manu]
Notes:
Brihanmanasa was written by Manu in the last quarter of ninth century. Laghumanasa which was composed by Munjala in about 932 AD is based on Brihanmanasa only.
40. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Rashtrakutas?
1. Rashtrakuta rule lasted in the Deccan till the end of the 10th century.
2. They were not tolerant in their religious views.
3. The great apabhramsha poet Swayambhu and his son probably lived at the Rashtrakuta court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Rashtrakuta rule lasted in the Deccan till the end of the 10th century. They were tolerant in their religious views. The great apabhramsha poet Swayambhu and his son is believed to have lived at the Rashtrakuta court.
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