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Chapter 1 HISTORY : Origin of Andhras and Early Dynasties — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

Answer: B. Simuka — Simuka is historically recognized as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty in the 1st century BCE.

Q: Which literary work mentions the Andhras for the first time?

Answer: A. Aitareya Brahmana — The Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda is the earliest Vedic text that mentions the Andhras as a tribe living south of the Vindhyas.

Q: Which ruler is known as 'Trisamudra Toyapitavahana'?

Answer: B. Gautamiputra Satakarni — Gautamiputra Satakarni earned this title because his horses drank water from the three seas (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean).

Q: Which of these specific administrative officers in the Satavahana period was responsible for land survey and tax collection?

Answer: B. Rajuka — The term 'Rajuka' is historically documented as the officer in charge of land survey and assessment during this period.

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Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

A. Gautamiputra Satakarni
B. Simuka ✓
C. Pulumavi II
D. Yajna Sri Satakarni

Answer: B. Simuka
Simuka is historically recognized as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty in the 1st century BCE.

Which literary work mentions the Andhras for the first time?

A. Aitareya Brahmana ✓
B. Arthashastra
C. Indica
D. Harshacharita

Answer: A. Aitareya Brahmana
The Aitareya Brahmana of the Rig Veda is the earliest Vedic text that mentions the Andhras as a tribe living south of the Vindhyas.

Which ruler is known as 'Trisamudra Toyapitavahana'?

A. Simuka
B. Gautamiputra Satakarni ✓
C. Vashisthiputra Pulumavi
D. Hala

Answer: B. Gautamiputra Satakarni
Gautamiputra Satakarni earned this title because his horses drank water from the three seas (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean).

How did the administration of the Satavahanas differ from the Mauryas?

A. Satavahanas were more centralized
B. Satavahanas gave more autonomy to local feudal lords (Feudatory system) ✓
C. Satavahanas had no administrative divisions
D. Satavahanas abolished the king's role

Answer: B. Satavahanas gave more autonomy to local feudal lords (Feudatory system)
Satavahana administration relied significantly on local administrators called 'Maharathis' and 'Mahabhojas', showing a more decentralized structure than the Mauryas.

Which of these specific administrative officers in the Satavahana period was responsible for land survey and tax collection?