Post-Maurya Pre-Gupta Period (185 BC-319 AD) MCQ: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
The practice of military governorship was fiest introduced in lndia by the-
- AGreeks
- BSakas
- CParthians
- DMughals
Question 2 of 25
When did the Mathura School of Art flourish ?
- ASunga Period
- BSatavahan Period
- CSuba Oeriod
- DKushana Oeriod
Question 3 of 25
Who among the following rulers has been mentioned as protector of Varna System ?
- APushyamitra Sunga
- BKharvela
- CGautamiputra Satakarni
- DVasudeva
Question 4 of 25
Which Chinese general defected Kanishka ?
- APen Chao
- BPan Yang
- CChi Huang Ti
- DHo Ti
Question 5 of 25
With reference to the invaders in ancient lndia, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
- AGreeks-Sakas-Kushanas
- BGreeks-Kushanas-Sakas
- CSakas-Greeks-Kushanas
- DSakas-Kushanas-Greeks
Question 6 of 25
Who was called by Vindhya Adhipati ?
- ASimuka
- BGautamiputra Satkarni
- CAshoka
- DChandragupta Maurya
Question 7 of 25
The destruction of the Mauryan Empire was followed by a series of invasion, and first to invade India were the-
- AIndo-Bactrians
- BSakas
- CIndo-Parthians
- DKushans
Question 8 of 25
Who of the following did not adorn the court of Kanishka I ?
- AAshwaghosha
- BParshva
- CVasumitra
- DVishakhdatta
Question 9 of 25
A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at-
- AMagadha
- BPataliputra
- CKashmir
- DRajgriha
Question 10 of 25
With whose reign is the Gandhara school of Art associated ?
- AKanishka
- BHarsha
- CChandragupta Vikramaditya
- DAshoka
Question 11 of 25
The art style which combines Indian and Greek feature is called-
- ASikhar
- BVesar
- CGandhar
- DNagar
Question 12 of 25
In the kingdom of Satavahanas of ancient India, a district was called-
- Aahara
- Bkataka
- Crashtra
- Dvihara
Question 13 of 25
The greatest development in the Kushana Period was in the field of -
- AReligion
- BArchitecture
- CLiterature
- DArt
Question 14 of 25
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calender ?
- A22nd March (or 21 st March)
- B15th May (or 21 st May)
- C31st March (or 30th March)
- D21st April (or 20th April)
Question 15 of 25
Charak was the famous court physician of-
- AHarsha
- BChandragupta Maurya
- CAshoka
- DKanishka
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following dynasties succeeded Sungas ?
- ASatavahanas
- BKushans
- CKanvas
- DGuptas
Question 17 of 25
Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?
- ANagarjuna, Ashvaghosha, Vasumitra
- BKamban, Banabhatta, Ashvaghosha
- CAshvaghosha,Kalidasa, Banabhatta
- DKalidasa, Kamban,Vasumitra
Question 18 of 25
The capital of Satvahanas was located at-
- AAmaravati
- BPaithan
- CNaldurg
- DDurg
Question 19 of 25
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct ?n1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and king was the chief administrative authority on them.n2. The wages, rules of work standards and prices were fixed by the guild.n3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.nSelect the correct answer using codes given below :
- A1 and 2 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Question 20 of 25
Yavanika (Curtain) eas introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following ?
- ASakas
- BParthians
- CGreeks
- DKushans
Question 21 of 25
In which year was Sakabda/Saka Samvata started-
- A78 A.D.
- B58 B.C.
- C273 B.C.
- D420 A.D.
Question 22 of 25
Who renovated Sudarshan lake without using forced labour ?
- AChandragupta Maurya
- BBindusar
- CRudradaman I in 78 AD
- DAshoka
Question 23 of 25
Who among the following introduced gold coins for regular use in India ?
- AVim Kadphises
- BKujula Kadphises
- CKanishka
- DHermwes
Question 24 of 25
At which of the following places was the headless statue of Kanishka found ?
- AAllahabad
- BMathura
- CSanchi
- DTakshsila
Question 25 of 25
Consider the following statements- 1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadra the was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. The last Sunga King , Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne. 3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras. Which of these statement is/are correct?
- A1 and 2
- BOnly 2
- COnly 3
- D1,2 and 3