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 was the founder of Kadamba dynasty?
[A] Vidhyashakti
[B] Mayursharman
[C] Kakusthavarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mayursharman]
Notes:
The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman. Mayurasharman defeated the Pallavas with the help of forest tribes. The Pallavas formally presented Mayurasharman with royal insignia to give recognition to his authority.
42. Which of the following kings led the restoration works of the sand-buried temple Sri Traikutaka?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Gopala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Devapala]
Notes:
Devapala was the third ruler of the Pala dynasty which was founded by King Gopala. He was also a zealous advocate of Buddhism. During the reign of this king restoration of the sand-buried temple, Sri Traikutaka and its enlargement happened.
43. Which of the following later Chalukyan king killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava?
[A] Vikramaditya V
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Tailapa II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tailapa II]
Notes:
Taila or Tailapa II conquered Chedi, Orissa, Nepal and Kuntala. Consequently, the later Western Chalukyas took pleasure in calling themselves as Lords of Kuntala. Taila is also believed to have killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava.
44. Which of the following were the important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam age?
1. Bharukachchha
2. Sopara
3. Kalyana
4. Muziris
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam period were Bharukachchha (Broach), Sopara, Kalyana, and Muziris. The ships sailed from these ports to the Roman Empire through the Red Sea.
45. Kalibangan, from the Indus Valley Civilization is famous for which of the following?
[A] Pottery
[B] Sea Port
[C] Rock Cut architecture
[D] Cotton Cultivation?
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Correct Answer: A [Pottery]
Notes:
Kalibangan, one of the main sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, was famous for its pottery. The distinguishing mark of Kalibangan is pottery, characterized by six fabric pottery labelled A, B, C, D, E and F, which were later identified also at Sothi in North Western India. It was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist in 1953. It was an industrial site the sign of ploughed field, fire altars and couple buried is founded. It has also yielded seals, bangles, terracotta objects, terracotta figurines, bricks, grinders, stone balls, etc.
46. Who was the founder of the Satvahana Empire?
[A] Kanha
[B] Gautamiputra
[C] Simuka
[D] Hala
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Correct Answer: C [Simuka]
Notes:
Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty. He is mentioned as the first king in a list of royals in a Satavahana inscription at Nanaghat. He is believed to have destroyed the Shunga Power in the Deccan with the aid of the Rathikas and Bhojakas. He reigned for around 23 years and was beheaded by his brother Kanha, who succeeded him.
47. Who built the first Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Harshavardhana
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: A [Ashoka]
Notes:
The first Mahabodhi Temple was built by Emperor Ashoka at Body Gaya in around 260 BC. It is located at the very lace where Gautam Buddha sat in meditation under a peepul tree and attained enlightenment after three days and nights of meditation. It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment.
48. What was the capital of Pallava Dynasty?
[A] Tanjore
[B] Chennai
[C] Tiruchchirapalli
[D] Kanchipuram
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Correct Answer: D [Kanchipuram]
Notes:
Kanchipuram (modern day Kanchi) in Tamil Nadu was the capital of the Pallava dynasty that existed between the 3rd and 9th centuries A.D. It was later ruled by the Medieval Cholas, the Later Cholas, the Later Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Carnatic kingdom, and the British.
49. Which Upanishad have the word ‘Satyameva Jayate’ been derived from?
[A] Mundaka Upanishad
[B] Mahavakya Upanishad
[C] Akshi Upanishad
[D] Garuda Upanishad
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Correct Answer: A [Mundaka Upanishad]
Notes:
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto. It is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem.
50. Which of the following architecture included the cutting of a single piece of rock into temple?
[A] Odisha style of architecture
[B] Ratha Temple architecture
[C] Mahendra style of architecture
[D] Mamalla Style
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Correct Answer: B [Ratha Temple architecture]
Notes:
Ratha architecture included the cutting of a single piece of rock into temple. In this architecture, the temples were carved out from top to bottom. Hence, b is the correct option.
