upsc history quiz

Q. Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler? (a) Mahendravarman (b) Narasinghvarman I (c) Parameshwarvarman (d) Nandivarman I Ans: (b) Narasinghvarman I Explanation: The Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of (b) Narasimhavarman I. Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla, was a prominent ruler of the […]

Q. The presiding deity of Bhojsala Temple is (a) Goddess Durga (b) Goddess Laxmi (c) Goddess Saraswati (d) Goddess Parvati Ans: (c) Goddess Saraswati Explanation: ‘Bhojshala’ is an ancient and the only temple of Mata Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. It is located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Q. Who founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India? (a) Shankaracharya (b) Ramanujacharya (c) Bhaskaracharya (d) Madhvacharya Ans: (a) Shankaracharya Explanation: The founder of the four Mathas (monastic institutions) in the four corners of India was (a) Shankaracharya. Shankaracharya, also known as Adi Shankara, was an influential philosopher, theologian, and saint who

Q. In which court was a Chinese embassy sent by T’ang emperor?  (a) Rajaraja I (b) Rajendra I (c) Harshavardhana (d) Prantaka I Ans: (c) Harshavardhana Explanation: A Chinese embassy was sent by the T’ang emperor to the court of (c) Harshavardhana. Harshavardhana, also known as Harsha, was a prominent ruler of the Indian subcontinent

Q. Vikramshila Mahavihar was established by the ruler of (a) Pushyabhuti dynasty (b) Barman dynasty (c) Sen dynasty (d) Pala dynasty Ans: (d) Pala dynasty Explanation: Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by the ruler of the (d) Pala dynasty. The Pala dynasty, which ruled over Bengal and parts of Bihar and Odisha in the eastern region

Q. A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. Its equivalent is to (a) 478 AD (b) 499 AD (c) 613 AD (d) 634 AD Ans: (a) 478 AD Explanation: A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It’s equivalent to 478 AD. This undated

Q. Which one of the following was the primary assembly in the Chola village administration? (a) Nadu (b) Sabha (c) Ur (d) Mahasabha Ans: (c) Ur

Q. Which one of the following Chola rulers had persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his Kingdom? (a) Kulothunga I (b) Kulothunga II (c) Adhirajendra (d) Rajaraja I Ans: (a) Kulothunga I Explanation: The Chola ruler who persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his Kingdom was (a) Kulothunga I. Kulothunga I, also known as Kulothunga

Q. The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowed educational centre of Pala period at (a) Antichak (b) Aphasad (c) Basarh (d) Chandimau Ans: (a) Antichak Explanation: The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowned educational center of the Pala period, was located at (a) Antichak. Antichak, also known as Vikramshila, was an important Buddhist monastery and university during the Pala

Q. The north Indian dynasties that confronted the Rashtrakutas were (a) The Pratiharas and the Paramaras (b) The Palas and the Chandelas (c) The Pratiharas and the Palas (d) The Chalukyas and the Chahamans Ans: (c) The Pratiharas and the Palas Explanation: North Indian Dynasties : Towards the close of the 8th century AD, there