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.
41. Which of the following poet wrote Karpuramanjari?
[A] Sauda
[B] Rajashekhar
[C] Yashovarmana
[D] Banabhatta
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Correct Answer: B [Rajashekhar]
Notes:
Mahendrapala I adopted the title Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta. His court was adorned by Rajashekhar, who was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic who wrote many famous plays like Karpuramanjari, Kavya Mimansa, etc.
42. Which of the following kings was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Yashpala
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala who ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. was the successor of Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III, who completely devastated the city of Kannauj.
43. Which of the following succeeded Dharmapala?
[A] Devapala
[B] Mahipala I
[C] Ramapala
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala was succeeded by Devapala. He was the son of Dharmapala. Devapala was an efficient ruler as he not only maintained the territories inherited by him from his father intact but also added to them.
44. During the reign of which of the following kings stotras and stavas came into existence in Buddhism?
[A] Gopala
[B] Sarvajnamitra
[C] Chandrakirti
[D] Santideva
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvajnamitra]
Notes:
From 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D, there was the decay of pure Hinayanism and Mahayanism. The glorious days of Buddhist logic and philosophy were ended With Chandrakirti and Santideva and then came the days of stotras and stavas begun by Sarvajnamitra of Kashmir in the 8th century AD.
45. Which of the following kings were worshippers of Siva?
1) Pratihara
2) Vatsaraja
3) Mahendrapala
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, Saivism attained a dominant position in India. A large number of royal families adhered to this faith and built richly endowed temples dedicated to shiva. The Pratihara kings, Vatsaraja and Mahendrapala, were worshippers of Siva.
46. The writers named Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi belong to which of the following centuries?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: B [10th]
Notes:
The writers of the tenth century included Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi. Bhattopala also knowm as Utpala was an Indian commentator. Kalyanavarman wrote Sarasvali.
47. Which of the following Kings helped Pallava King Nandivarmana to regain Kanchi from the Chalukyas?
[A] Kirtivarman II
[B] Dantidurga
[C] Krishna I
[D] Dhruva
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Correct Answer: B [Dantidurga]
Notes:
The name ‘Dantidurga’ meant he whose elephant is his fortress which also signifies the military feats and accomplishments of Dantidurga. He also helped his father-in-law, the Pallava King Nandivarmana, to regain Kanchi from the Chalukyas.
48. What was the first capital of hoysala empire?
[A] Hampi
[B] Bijapur
[C] Badami
[D] Belur
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Correct Answer: D [Belur]
Notes:
The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.
49. Which dynasty took over the Mauryas?
[A] Pandya
[B] Satavahanas
[C] Sungas
[D] Yavanas
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Correct Answer: C [Sungas]
Notes:
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
50. Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka come under which philosophy?
[A] Buddhist philosophy
[B] Jain philosophy
[C] Hindu philosophy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Buddhist philosophy]
Notes:
Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka come under Buddhist philosophy. Buddha’s teachings are compiled in three pitakas. The concept of dynamic truth is a fundamental feature of Buddhism. The Brahman of the Upanishads is immovable and unchanging. According to Buddha, change is the only truth.
