Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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71. Which of the following is identical with the ‘Andhras’ of the Puranas?
[A] Satavahanas
[B] Shungas
[C] Kanvas
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: A [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas were considered identical with the ‘Andhras’ which are mentioned in Puranas. However, the name Andhra does not appear in Satavahana inscriptions. Also the Puranas do not speak of the Satavahanas . They only refer to Andhras.
72. According to Chinese texts which of the following were also called as Guishuang?
[A] Kushans
[B] Pallavas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Mauryans
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Correct Answer: A [Kushans]
Notes:
The Kushanas were also called as Guishuang as mentioned by various Chinese texts. Kushanas were also known as Tocharians and were one of the five tribes of Yueh-Chi or Yuezhi.
73. Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [80 A.D.]
Notes:
According to the Rabatak inscription, Kujula Kadphises was the great grandfather of the great Kushan king Kanishka I. He is considered as the founder of the Kushan Empire. He died in the year 80 A.D.
74. Which of the following was a type of cess for the maintenance of rites during the Gupta period?
[A] Mahapratihara
[B] Uparikara
[C] Vata-Bhuta
[D] Udranga
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Correct Answer: C [Vata-Bhuta]
Notes:
The Gupta period witnessed a decline in trade and commerce taxes and an increase in land taxes. The tax collected varied from one-fourth to one-sixth of the produce. There is also mention of vata-bhuta tax, which probably referred to cesses for the maintenance of rites performed for the winds and spirits.
75. “Gapata Sarah” refers to which of the following?
[A] Waste land
[B] Jungle or forest land
[C] Habitable land
[D] Pasture land
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Correct Answer: D [Pasture land]
Notes:
The land during the Gupta period can be classified into the following groups:
Kshetra: Cultivable land
Khila: Waste land
Aprahata: Jungle or forest land
Vasti: Habitable land
Gapata Sarah: Pasture land
76. 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.
77. At which of the following places a lifesized bronze image of the Buddha has been discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
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Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhism had a great impact on art and architecture. A life-sized bronze image of Buddha belonging to the Mathura school of art has been found from Sultanganj in Bihar.
78. Which of the following kings composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Narendrasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II is credited with the founding of a new capital at Pravarapura. Even though he was a devotee of Shiva like his grandfather, he composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama, the Setubandha/Ravanavaha, in which he described about Rama’s journey to Lanka and his victory over Ravana.
79. Which of the statements are correct with respect to administration during the time of Harsha?
1. The administration had become feudal.
2. There was more decentralization.
3. Army was larger in size than Mauryans.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The administration during the time of Harsha had become feudal. There was more decentralization. Army was larger in size than Mauryans. Also land grants continued to be made to priests.
80. Which of the following was called the Minister for Foreign Relations and War during the Harsha’s administration?
[A] Simhananda
[B] Avanti
[C] Kuntala
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Avanti]
Notes:
During the Harsha’s administration, there was a well-organized secretariat at the capital. According to Banabhatta who was the court poet of Harsha, the Minister for Foreign Relations and War was called Avanti.
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