GK Questions with Answers on Ancient Kingdoms of India

GK Questions with Answers on Ancient Kingdoms of India consists of 10 Multiple Type Questions that attune and equipped the aspirants according to the evolving nature of different competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, IAS-prelims, SSC, CDS, NDA, State Services, and Railways etc.

1. Which Pala ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?

A. Mahipala

B. Devapala

C. Gopala

D. Dharmapala

Ans: D

2. Which Pratihara ruler had the famous poet, Rajasekhara at his court?

A. Vatsaraja

B. Mahipala

C. Nagabhatta-II

D. Mihir Bhoja

Ans: B

3. Find the odd pair:

A. Sena Dynasty – Founded by Vijaya Sena

B. Pala Dynasty- Founded by Gopala

C. Pratihara Dynasty - Founded by Bhoja

D. Rashtrakuta Dynasty- Founded by Amogvarsha

Ans: D

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4. Who was the first Pala ruler to plunge into the tripartite struggle?

A. Devapala

B. Mahipala

C. Dharmapala

D. Gopala

Ans:D

5. The Arab Merchant, Suleiman came to India during the reign of..............

A. Viyajsena of Sena Dynasty

B. Mihirbhoja of Pratihara Dynasty

C. Gopala of the Pala Dynasty

D. Dnatidurga of Rashtrakutas

Ans: B

6. Halebid is associated with:

A. Cholas

B. Kakatiyas

C. Hoysalas

D. Chalukyas

Ans: C

7. Select the correct chronology of the administrative units of Chola period:

I. Valanadus

II. Nadus

III. Mandalams

IV. Kurrams

Code:

A. III, II, I & IV

B. I, II, III & IV

C. IV, I, II & III

D. IV, II, I & III

Ans: D

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8. Ramayan – a classic in Tamil Literature was written by:

A. Kamban

B. Ottakuttan

C. Pulagendi

D. Pampa

Ans:A

9. Select the correct chronology of the Chola Emperors:

I. Rajaraja I

II. Parantaka

III. Rajaendra I

IV. Adityachola

V. Vijayala

VI. Uttamachola

Code:

A. IV, II, I, V, III & VI

B. II, II, I, VI, IV & V

C. V, IV, II, VI, I & III

D. III, I, II, V, IV & VI

Ans: C

10. Name the chola ruler who sent an embassy of 72 merchants to chinain AD 1077.

A. Kulottunga I

B. Rajaraja II

C. Kulottunga II

D. Rajendra I

Ans: A

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