MCQ on Ancient History Literature

Nowadays the number of questions in the history section in government exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, RAILWAYS, and BANKING is increasing. So we are providing a practice set of some exams-oriented questions on the topic of Literature of Ancient History. It is an important topic, and questions were asked about this topic in the government exams. These questions will boost the knowledge of the candidates preparing for upcoming exams.

Que 1. In which of the following books, Yashovarman has been praised?

(a) Gaudavaho
(b) Mattavilasa Prahasana
(c) Amaru Shataka
(d) Kadambari

Ans. (a) Gaudavaho
Explanation- Yashovarman has been praised in Gaudvaho. The author of this book is Vakpati.

Que 2. Who is the author of “Mattavilasa Prahasana”?

(a) Mahendra Varman I
(b) Magha
(c) Vakpati
(d) Someshwar

Ans. (a) Mahendra Varman I
Explanation – The author of “Mattavilasa Prahasana” is Mahendra Varman I.

Que 3. Who is the author of “Shukranitisara”?

(a) Mahendra Varman I
(b) Magha
(c) Kamban
(d) Someshwar

Ans. (b) Magha
Explanation – Magha is the author of “Shukranitisara”.

Que 4. Which of the following texts was not composed by Banabhatta?

(a) Kadambari
(b) Harshacharita
(c) Parvati Parinayam
(d) Lilavati

Ans. (d) Lilavati
Explanation – Banabhatta is the author of the Kadambari, Harshacharita, and Parvati Parinayam texts.
Whereas the author of Lilavati is Bhaskaracharya.

Que 5. Which of the following texts was not composed by Bhaskaracharya?

(a) Kadambari
(b) Algebra
(c) Laghu Bhaskariya 
(d) Lilavati

Ans. (a) Kadambari
The author of Explanation – Algebra, Laghu Bhaskarya and Lilavati is Bhaskaracharya.
Kadambari was composed by Banabhatta.

Que 6. Which of the following texts was not composed by Dignaga?

(a) Nyayapravesh
(b) Pamansamucchaya
(c) Pramanshastra
(d) Lilavati

Ans. (d) Lilavati
Explanation – The entrance of justice, the set of proofs and the evidence scripture is Dignaga.
 Lilavati is the book of Bhaskaracharya.

Que 7. Who among the following is the author of “Tamil Ramayana”?

(a) Kalhan
(b) Kamban
(c) Bhaskaracharya
(d) Jimutavahana

Ans. (b) Kamban
Explanation – Kamban is the author of “Tamil Ramayana”.

Que 8. Who among the following is the author of “Abhidharmakosa”?

(a) Kalhan
(b) Kamban
(c) Bhaskaracharya
(d) Vasubandhu

Ans. (d) Vasubandhu
Explanation – Vasubandhu is the author of “Abhidharmakosa”.

Que 9. Who among the following is the author of “Dayabhaga”?

(a) Kalhan
(b) Jimutavahana
(c) Bhaskaracharya
(d) Vasubandhu

Ans. (b) Jimutavahana
Explanation – The author of “Dayabhaga” is Jimutavahana. This is a book based on the subject of law.

Que 10. Which of the following texts was not composed by Vasubandhu?

(a) Abhidharmakosa
(b) Tarkshastra
(c) Paramartha Saptati
(d) Vasavadatta

Ans. (d) Vasavadatta
 Explanation – Abhidharmakosa, Logic Shastra and Parmartha Saptati. The author of Vasavadatta is Subandhu.

Que 11. Which of the following texts was not composed by Thomendra?

(a) Ramayana Manjari
(b) Dashavatar Manjari
(c) Brihatkatha Manjari
(d) Bhoj Prabandha

Ans. (d) Bhoj Prabandha
Explanation – The author of Ramayana Manjari, Dashavatar Manjari and Brihatkatha Manjari is Thomendra, while the author of Bhoj Prabandha is Ballal Sen.

Que 12. Which of the following texts was not composed by Shankaracharya?

(a) Gitabhashya
(b) Upadesasahasri
(c) Brahmasutrabhashya
(d) Prasanna Raghav

Ans. (d) Prasanna Raghav
Explanation – The author of Gitabhashya, Upadesasahasri and Brihmsutrabhashya is Shankaracharya, while the author of Prasanna Raghava is Jayadeva.

Que 13. In which of the following texts, 15 types of slaves have been described by Narada?

(a) Mitakshara
(b) Geetabhashya 
(c) Geet Govind
(d) Lilavati

Ans. (a) Mitakshara
Explanation – In Mitakshara, 15 types of slaves have been described by Narada.

Que 14. Which of the following texts was not composed by Dandi?

(a) Kavyadarsh
(b) Dashkumarcharit
(c) Avanti Sundari Katha
(d) Kumarpal Charit

Ans. (d) Kumarpal Charit
Explanation – The author of Kavyadarsh, Dashkumarcharit and Avanti Sundari Katha is Dandi, while the author of Kumarpal Charit is Jai Singh.

Que 15. Which of the following texts was not composed by Someshvara?

(a) Rasmal
(b) Chaturvinshatiprabandha 
(c) Kirtimimaansha
(d) Prabodh Chandrodaya

Ans. (d) Prabodh Chandrodaya
Explanation – Rasmal, Chaturvinshatiprabandha and Kirtimimaansha are authored by Someshwar, while Prabodh Chandrodaya is authored by Krishna Mishra.

Que 16. Who among the following is the author of “Geetgovind”?

(a) Jayadeva
(b) someshwar
(c) Bhaskaracharya
(d) Dharmapala

Ans. (a) Jayadeva
Explanation – Jayadeva is the author of “Geetgovind”.

Que 17. Who among the following is the author of “Setubandh”?

(a) Jayadeva
(b) Someshwar
(c) Pravarasena II
(d) Dharmapala

Ans. (c) Pravarasena II
Explanation – The author of “Setubandh” is Pravarasena II.

Que 18. Who among the following is the author of “Prithvirajaraso”?

(a) Chand Bardai
(b) Someshwar
(c) Pravarasena II
(d) Dharmapala

Ans. (a) Chand Bardai
Explanation – The author of “Prithvirajaraso” is Chand Bardai.

Que 19. Who among the following is the author of “Parishitparvan”?

(a) Chand Bardai
(b) Hemchandra
(c) Pravarasena II
(d) Dharmapala

Ans. (b) Hemchandra
Explanation – Hemachandra is the author of “Parishishtaparvan”.

Que 20. Who among the following is the author of “Kadambari”?

(a) Ban Bhatta
(b) Hemchandra
(c) Pravarasena II
(d) Dharmapala

Ans. (a) Ban Bhatta
Explanation – The author of “Kadambari” is Ban Bhatta.