Indian Ancient History GK MCQs


Overview:


Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Indian Ancient History.
Number of Questions:5 Questions with Answers.

Ancient Indian History MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services Exams. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Ancient Indian History.


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1. Which of the following were instrumental in spreading Indian culture in South-East Asia?

  1. Chalukyas.
  2. Pallavas.
  3. Rastrakutas.
  4. Guptas.


Answer: (b) Pallavas.

Solution: During the Pallava period, Indian culture spread to many places in Southeast Asia. It can be evident from the ancient architecture seen in Cambodia and Java.


2. Consider the following statements with reference to Mauryan Period. Which statement is correct?

  1. The administration was highly decentralized.
  2. Land could not be bought and sold.
  3. Shudras were involved in agriculture for the first time.
  4. Artisans and craftsmen did not pay tribute to the state.


Answer: (c) Shudras were involved in agriculture for the first time.

Solution: The administration was highly centralized. Land could be bought and sold. All artisans and craftsmen paid tribute to the state.


3. Which of the following department in the Mauryan administration looked after the regulation of markets?

  1. Sitadhyaksha.
  2. Samsthadhyaksha.
  3. Sulkadhyaksha.
  4. Ganikadhyaksha.


Answer: (b) Samsthadhyaksha.

Solution: Samsthadhyaksha was given the role of regulating markets. Its function was to control adulteration, less weighing, and the sale of commodities.


4. Which of the following Indus valley sites is located in Gujarat?

  1. Mithathal.
  2. Kudwalather.
  3. Balathal.
  4. Malwan.


Answer: (d) Malwan.

Solution: Malwan is a small Indus Valley civilization site located in the Valsad district in Gujarat, India.


5. In the name of the kings, for which of the following was the mother's name associated?

  1. Chola kings.
  2. Pallava kings.
  3. Satavahana kings.
  4. Chalukya kings.


Answer: (c) Satavahanas kings.

Solution: The mother's name was very important in the name of the Satavahana kings.