Ancient Indian History MCQ For State PSC and Other Govt Exam P30

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BPSC - 2016

5753291. Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with:

A

Mahameghvahana dynasty

B

Chedi dynasty

C

Satvahana dynasty

D

Rath-Bhojak dynasty

B

Correct Answer: B. Chedi dynasty

SSC CGL - 2002

3925292. Carving in the famous Ajanta caves was first started during the reign of the

A

Kadambas

B

Satavahanas

C

Rashtrakutas

D

Marathas

B

Correct Answer: B. Satavahanas

WBCS PRE - 2014

7293. What was the policy of Samudragupta in the south?

A

Digvijay

B

Dharmavijaya

C

Conquest

D

None of the above

A

Correct Answer: A. Digvijay
Explanation:

This policy of Samudragupta is described as Digvijaya or defeating the enemy kings of the South, Grahana or getting the authority over the kingdoms and then Anugraha allowing them to rule their Kingdoms under his Suzerainty. In course of his Southern Campaign, he humbled as many as twelve princes.

WBCS PRE - 2008

57294. Chandragupta Maurya defeated of

A

Seleucus

B

Kalashoka

C

Poros

D

Alexander

A

Correct Answer: A. Seleucus
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek Selucus Nicator (one of the generals of Alexander the Great) at the battle of Liberator in 305 BC.

WBCS PRE - 2000

89295. Ankor Wat was built by

A

Suryavarman

B

Kaniska

C

Chandragnpta II

D

Ajatasatru

A

Correct Answer: A. Suryavarman
Explanation: It is the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia. Initially it was a Hindu temple (dedicated to Vishnu) for the Khmer Empire and gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple. It was build by Suryavarman II.

SSC CGL - 2000

3335296. Who among the following, was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty?

A

Ajatsatru

B

Bindusara

C

Chandragupta Maurya

D

None of these

A

Correct Answer: A. Ajatsatru

SSC CGL - 2009

3532297. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?

A

The third Buddhist Council

B

The Kalinga War

C

His embracing of Buddhism

D

His sending of missionary to Ceylon

B

Correct Answer: B. The Kalinga War

SSC CGL - 1999

4773298. The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by:

A

Kanishka

B

Ashoka

C

Harsha

D

Fa-Hien

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanishka

SSC CGL - 2002

3805299. Purushapura is the other name for

A

Patna

B

Pataliputra

C

Peshawar

D

Punjab

C

Correct Answer: C. Peshawar

SSC CGL - 2007

3054300. Name the capital of the Pallavas

A

Kanchi

B

Vatapi

C

Trichnapalli

D

Mahabalipuram

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanchi
Explanation:

The Tamil country was divided between the Pallavas in the north with Kanchipuram as their capital, and Pandyas in the south with Madurai as their capital. It is also known as 'the city of Thousand Temples.'

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