1. Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?

(a) Hala
(b) Simuka
(c) Satakarni
(d) Shivasri

2. Which one among the following statements regarding Satavahanas is not correct? [UPSC CAPF 2011]

(a) The Satavahanas are identified with the Andhras of the Puranas
(b) The Satavahanas claimed Brahmana descent and followed Brahmanical Vedic tradition
(c) Satavahanas and Shakas were involved in prolonged conflict
(d) Vasishtha Putra Satakarni defeated Shaka ruler Rudradaman I

3. The Satavahanas are identified in the Puranas by which one of the following epithets? [UPSC CAPF 2021]

(a) Andhras
(b) Shakas
(c) Kshatrapas
(d) Sungas

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? [UPSC CAPF 2020]

1. The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan
2. The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake

Select the correct answer using the code given below : [UPSC CAPF 2020]

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas: [UPSC CAPF 2019]

1. Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics
2. Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Which of the following rulers were identified through matronymics (names derived from that of the mother)? [UPSC CDS-2020-2]

(a) Mallas of Pava
(b) Videhas of Mithila
(c) Yaudheyas
(d) Satavahanas

7. Which of the following inscription are related to Satavahanas period?

1. Nasik Cave Inscription
2. Naneghat Inscription
3. Moga Inscription

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3

8. Gunadhya composed Brihatkatha in which language ?

(a) Sanskrit
(b) Prakrit
(c) Paisachi
(d) Pali

9. Where was the mention about Satavahanas found for the first time?

(a) Aitareya Brahmana
(b) Matsya Purana
(c) Vayu Purana
(d) Vishnu Purana

10. Which of the following inscription was issued by Gautami Balasari about the victories of his son Gautami Putra Satakarni?

(a) Nanaghat inscription
(b) Allahabad inscription
(c) Nagarjunakonda inscription
(d) Nashik inscription

11. What was the capital of Satavahanas?

(a) Amaravati
(b) Paithan
(c) Kanchi
(d) Both a and b

12. The Kshaharata ruler Nahapana was defeated by

(a) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(b) Pulomavi I
(c) Satakarni II
(d) Hala

13. Which of the following contains about the marriage of Hala?

(a) Brihatkatha
(b) Mudrarakshasa
(c) Lilavati Parinayam
(d) Daskumara Charita

14. Which of the following inscription was issued by Naganika?

(a) Junagarah inscription
(b) Naneghat inscription
(c) Hatigumpha inscription
(d) Nashik Inscription

15. The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of ?

(a) Nigama Sabha
(b) Agamma Sabha
(c) Samithi
(d) Vidatha