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Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

The Ajanta cave paintings mostly belong to the period of the  _____.

  1. Mughals

  2. Mauryas

  3. Chalukyas

  4. Guptas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajanta cave paintings, particularly those from the later phase (caves 1, 2, 16, and 17), were created during the Gupta and Vakataka period, reflecting the artistic peak of that era.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which Gupta ruler had led a campaign to the south, besides being an accomplished veena player?

  1. Skandagupta

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta I

  4. Chandragupta Vikramaditya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Samudragupta is famous for his extensive military campaigns across India, including the southern regions. He is also depicted on his coins playing the veena, which highlights his musical talent.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Assertion (A): The Gupta period is often called the 'Golden Age' of ancient India.
Reason (R): The Gupta rulers issued gold coins.

  1. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta period is called the Golden Age due to significant advancements in science, literature, art, and architecture. While the issuance of gold coins is a sign of economic prosperity, it is not the sole or primary definition of a Golden Age.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which of the following statement is wrong?

  1. Chandragupa I started the Gupta Era in 319- 20 AD.

  2. Samudragupta was the greatest king of Gupta dynasty.

  3. Chandragupta II was succeeded by his son Skandagupta.

  4. During the reign of Skandagupta, Gupta Empire was invaded by Huns.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta II was succeeded by his son Kumaragupta I, not Skandagupta. Skandagupta was the son and successor of Kumaragupta I.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?

  1. To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism

  2. To amass wealth

  3. To know the geography of India

  4. To establish political ties with India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India primarily to study Buddhism and collect sacred texts and relics from holy sites.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which one of the following is associated with the Gupta Age of Indian History?

  1. Visit of Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang

  2. Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta

  3. Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta

  4. Macedonian invasion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhatta was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived during the Gupta period. Hiuen Tsang visited during the reign of Harsha, and Banabhatta was a court poet of Harsha.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which of the following is incorrectly matched (in Gupta administration)?

  1. Bhukti - province

  2. Vishya - state

  3. Vithi - city

  4. Gram-village
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Gupta administration, 'Vishya' referred to a district, not a state. A 'Bhukti' was a province, and a 'Vithi' was a group of villages or a smaller administrative unit.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

During the Gupta Empire, the term 'Uparikara' was used for ________.

  1. An extra tax levied on all subjects.

  2. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.

  3. It was a voluntary offering by people to the king.

  4. Kings customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Uparikara was an extra tax levied on the subjects in the Gupta period. It is often distinguished from the regular land revenue (Bhaga).

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
We learn about Gupta rulers from the _______________.

  1. Inscriptions

  2. Prashastis

  3. Coins

  4. Both (a) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coins and Inscriptions give information of Gupta rulers.

Gupta dynasty was founded by Sri Gupta. He was succeeded by his son Ghatotkacha. 

 Later rulers of Gupta dynasty were ultimately ousted by Vardhanaruler  Harsha  Vardhana, who established an empire in the first half of the 7th century.