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401.	TheGolden Ageof Indian culture was
A.	Mauryan period
B.	Rajput period
C.	Chola period
D.	secret period
Answer» E.

Discussion

402.	Chandragupta II issued special silver coins to celebrate his victory
A.	After conquering Balhik region
B.	After defeating the Huns
C.	After defeating the doubts
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

403.	Dhanwantri was
A.	Renowned General of Chandragupta Maurya
B.	One of theNavratnaof Chandragupta Vikramaditya's court who was a famous physician
C.	A famous playwright of Harsha's time
D.	Musicians in Ashoka's court
Answer» C. A famous playwright of Harsha's time

Discussion

404.	Fahan and Hiensang. . . . . . . . . . saw the states of -
A.	Chandragupta Maurya and Harsha respectively
B.	Harsha and Chandragupta Vikramaditya respectively
C.	Chandragupta Vikramaditya and Krishna Deva Raya respectively
D.	Chandragupta Vikramaditya and Harshavardhana respectively
Answer» E.

Discussion

405.	What was the Gupta regime like?
A.	monarchical
B.	democratic
C.	republican
D.	none of these
Answer» B. democratic

Discussion

406.	Harishena, the author of Prayag Prashasti inscription, was the court poet of which ruler?
A.	Samudragupta
B.	Ashok
C.	Kanishk
D.	Chandragupta II
Answer» B. Ashok

Discussion

407.	The description of which of the following is not found in the bookPho-Kuo-Kiby Fahan
A.	principles of buddhism
B.	of the Buddhist kingdoms
C.	teachings of gautam buddha
D.	Buddhist Temples, Stupas and Viharas
Answer» B. of the Buddhist kingdoms

Discussion

408.	Which of the following is the best temple of Gupta architecture?
A.	inner village temple
B.	Dashavatar Temple of Deogarh
C.	Shiva Temple of Bhumra
D.	Vishnu Temple of Tigwa
Answer» C. Shiva Temple of Bhumra

Discussion

409.	In which period theDhamek Stupaof Sarnath was built?
A.	maurya
B.	Kushan
C.	Shung
D.	secret
Answer» E.

Discussion

410.	Amar Singh, the author of Amarkosh, was associated with the court of which ruler?
A.	Samudragupta
B.	Chandragupta - the first
C.	skandagupta
D.	Chandragupta - II
Answer» E.

Discussion

411.	Who is credited with starting the Gupta era (319 - 320)?
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Chandragupta - II
C.	Samudragupta
D.	skandagupta
Answer» B. Chandragupta - II

Discussion

412.	On what occasion did Chandragupta I start the Gupta era?
A.	as a monument to his accession
B.	for the eradication of doubts
C.	On the occasion of defeating the Huns
D.	none of these
Answer» B. for the eradication of doubts

Discussion

413.	Which caves were built in the Ajanta caves during the Gupta period?
A.	14 , 15 and 16
B.	2 , 3 and 4
C.	16 , 17 and 19
D.	of all caves
Answer» D. of all caves

Discussion

414.	The era of establishment of Nalanda University is
A.	maurya
B.	Kushan
C.	secret
D.	sail
Answer» D. sail

Discussion

415.	Why is the Gupta period called theClassical Ageof ancient India?
A.	Due to unprecedented progress in business
B.	Reasons for reaching its climax in the field of art and literature
C.	Due to the circulation of gold coins in abundance
D.	due to all of the above
Answer» C. Due to the circulation of gold coins in abundance

Discussion

416.	The gold currency of the Gupta period was called
A.	dinar
B.	Karshapan
C.	Nishk
D.	Kakini
Answer» B. Karshapan

Discussion

417.	The rate of land revenue in the Gupta era was
A.	the fourth part of the produce
B.	one-sixth of the produce
C.	one-eighth of the produce
D.	half of the produce
Answer» C. one-eighth of the produce

Discussion

418.	In which of the following periods women were equal to men?
A.	in the occult
B.	in the Maurya period
C.	in the Chola period
D.	none of these
Answer» B. in the Maurya period

Discussion

419.	Which dynasty was most disturbed by the invasion of the Huns?
A.	maurya
B.	Kushan
C.	secret
D.	sugar
Answer» D. sugar

Discussion

420.	The protagonist of the playMalvikagnimitracomposed by Kalidasa was-
A.	Pushyamitra Shung
B.	Gautamiputra Shatkarni
C.	agnimitra
D.	Chandragupta - II
Answer» D. Chandragupta - II

Discussion

421.	The practice of child marriage started
A.	in the Maurya period
B.	in the Kushan period
C.	in the occult
D.	During the time of Harshavardhana
Answer» D. During the time of Harshavardhana

Discussion

422.	Gupta dynasty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ruled in the period -
A.	319 - 500 AD.
B.	319 - 324 AD.
C.	325 - 375 AD.
D.	566 - 597 AD.
Answer» B. 319 - 324 AD.

Discussion

423.	Which is the first Indian text translated / translated into European language?
A.	Bhagavad Gita
B.	Abhigyan Shakuntalam
C.	Kumarasambhavam
D.	Kamasutra
Answer» C. Kumarasambhavam

Discussion

424.	Which one of the following plays was not written by Kalidas?
A.	malvikagnimitra
B.	Abhigyan Shakuntalam
C.	Vikramorvasiyam
D.	Janaki Haran
Answer» E.

Discussion

425.	In which period maximum gold coins were issued?
A.	in the Kushan period
B.	in the occult
C.	in the Maurya period
D.	In the Indo-Yavan period
Answer» C. in the Maurya period

Discussion

426.	The famous Iron Pillar situated in the courtyard of the Qubbat-ul-Islam Mosque of Mehrauli, Delhi, belongs to the memory of
A.	Ashok
B.	moon
C.	Joy
D.	anangpal
Answer» C. Joy

Discussion

427.	Where are the caves like / like Ajanta caves in Madhya Pradesh?
A.	Tiger (Dhar)
B.	Udayagiri (Vidisha)
C.	Mandu
D.	nowhere
Answer» B. Udayagiri (Vidisha)

Discussion

428.	Where does the first mention of Sati Pratha come from?
A.	from the article within
B.	from the epic column article
C.	from aran record
D.	from inner column article
Answer» D. from inner column article

Discussion

429.	Which was the great center of learning, art and literature during the period of Chandragupta-II?
A.	Dharwad
B.	Varanasi
C.	Ujjain
D.	Vidisha
Answer» D. Vidisha

Discussion

430.	Where was the largest pile of Gupta coins found?
A.	Bayana (Bharatpur)
B.	Deogarh (Jhansi)
C.	Bhumra (Madhya Pradesh)
D.	Tigwa (Madhya Pradesh)
Answer» B. Deogarh (Jhansi)

Discussion

431.	Which Gupta ruler is considered the founder of Nalanda University?
A.	Kumaragupta - the first
B.	Skandagupta
C.	Samudragupta
D.	Chandragupta - the first
Answer» B. Skandagupta

Discussion

432.	The latest Gupta period book is related to -
A.	from astronomy
B.	by math
C.	medically
D.	from metallurgy
Answer» D. from metallurgy

Discussion

433.	From which one of the following decline did the post-Gupta period Indian trade operate?
A.	Copperplate
B.	gossip
C.	Welfare
D.	combe
Answer» B. gossip

Discussion

434.	Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue copper coin?
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Chandragupta - II
C.	ramgupta
D.	Skandagupta
Answer» D. Skandagupta

Discussion

435.	The silver coins issued by the Gupta rulers were called
A.	allegory
B.	Karshapan
C.	dinar
D.	But
Answer» B. Karshapan

Discussion

436.	Which of the following was not the reason for the decline of Gupta dynasty?
A.	What was not the reason for the decline of the center after Skandragupta?
B.	invasion of the Huns
C.	revolt of provincial rulers
D.	internal strife for control of power
Answer» E.

Discussion

437.	Which of the following era is credited with the invention of the decimal system of present mathematics?
A.	Kushan Age
B.	secret age
C.	Mauryan Age
D.	growing age
Answer» C. Mauryan Age

Discussion

438.	Which work of Kalidas is counted among the hundred famous literary works of the world?
A.	Seasons
B.	cloud
C.	Abhijnan Shakuntalam
D.	Kumarasambhavanam
Answer» D. Kumarasambhavanam

Discussion

439.	Who finally eliminated the Shakas by defeating and killing the last Shaka ruler Rudra Singh III?
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Chandragupta - II
C.	Samudragupta
D.	skandagupta
Answer» C. Samudragupta

Discussion

440.	Which of the following Gupta ruler has got his coins inscribed in the figure playing his coke veena?
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Samudragupta
C.	Chandragupta - II
D.	Skandagupta
Answer» C. Chandragupta - II

Discussion

441.	Mihirkul was related to -
A.	secret
B.	Hun
C.	Kushan
D.	Maukhari
Answer» C. Kushan

Discussion

442.	Who got the Sudarshan Lake, which was built by Chandragupta Maurya's governor of Saurashtra province, Pushyagupta, and which was repaired for the first time by the Shaka ruler Rudradaman, for the second time.
A.	Samudragupta
B.	Skandagupta
C.	Chandragupta - II
D.	Kumaragupta - the first
Answer» C. Chandragupta - II

Discussion

443.	Who assumed the title ofSavarajochheta(the overthrow of all kings) -
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Chandragupta - II
C.	Samudragupta
D.	Skandagupta
Answer» D. Skandagupta

Discussion

444.	Which Gupta ruler'sDharmavijayover the 12 states located in the right wing?
A.	Chandragupta - the first
B.	Samudragupta
C.	Chandragupta - II
D.	Skandagupta
Answer» C. Chandragupta - II

Discussion

445.	Why is the Iron Pillar located near Qutub Minar attracting the attention of scientists?
A.	because of his antiquity
B.	because of its brilliance
C.	because of its hardness
D.	because of its corrosion resistance
Answer» E.

Discussion

446.	Pundravardhana Bhukti (province) was located at-
A.	in North Bengal
B.	in Bihar
C.	in Odisha
D.	in Assam
Answer» B. in Bihar

Discussion

447.	Who founded the Vardhan dynasty / Pushyabhuti dynasty in Thaneshwar?
A.	Rajyavardhan
B.	adityavardhan
C.	Pushyabhutivardhana
D.	Augmentation
Answer» D. Augmentation

Discussion

448.	The first to give importance to Kannauj was-
A.	secret
B.	Hun
C.	Maukhari
D.	Maukhari
Answer» D. Maukhari

Discussion

449.	The Gupta king who assumed the title ofVikramadityawas-
A.	Skadangupta
B.	Samudragupta
C.	Chandragupta II
D.	Kumaragupta
Answer» D. Kumaragupta

Discussion

450.	In ancient India only two examples of cave paintings belonging to the Gupta period are available . One of these is the painting done in the caves of Ajanta. Where is the second residual example of painting of the Gupta period available?
A.	Badh Caves
B.	Ellora Caves
C.	Lomesh Caves
D.	Nashik Caves
Answer» B. Ellora Caves

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

TheGolden Ageof Indian culture was

Chandragupta II issued special silver coins to celebrate his victory

Dhanwantri was

Fahan and Hiensang. . . . . . . . . . saw the states of -

What was the Gupta regime like?

Harishena, the author of Prayag Prashasti inscription, was the court poet of which ruler?

The description of which of the following is not found in the bookPho-Kuo-Kiby Fahan

Which of the following is the best temple of Gupta architecture?

In which period theDhamek Stupaof Sarnath was built?

Amar Singh, the author of Amarkosh, was associated with the court of which ruler?

Who is credited with starting the Gupta era (319 - 320)?

On what occasion did Chandragupta I start the Gupta era?

Which caves were built in the Ajanta caves during the Gupta period?

The era of establishment of Nalanda University is

Why is the Gupta period called theClassical Ageof ancient India?

The gold currency of the Gupta period was called

The rate of land revenue in the Gupta era was

In which of the following periods women were equal to men?

Which dynasty was most disturbed by the invasion of the Huns?

The protagonist of the playMalvikagnimitracomposed by Kalidasa was-

The practice of child marriage started

Gupta dynasty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ruled in the period -

Which is the first Indian text translated / translated into European language?

Which one of the following plays was not written by Kalidas?

In which period maximum gold coins were issued?

The famous Iron Pillar situated in the courtyard of the Qubbat-ul-Islam Mosque of Mehrauli, Delhi, belongs to the memory of

Where are the caves like / like Ajanta caves in Madhya Pradesh?

Where does the first mention of Sati Pratha come from?

Which was the great center of learning, art and literature during the period of Chandragupta-II?

Where was the largest pile of Gupta coins found?

Which Gupta ruler is considered the founder of Nalanda University?

The latest Gupta period book is related to -

From which one of the following decline did the post-Gupta period Indian trade operate?

Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue copper coin?

The silver coins issued by the Gupta rulers were called

Which of the following was not the reason for the decline of Gupta dynasty?

Which of the following era is credited with the invention of the decimal system of present mathematics?

Which work of Kalidas is counted among the hundred famous literary works of the world?

Who finally eliminated the Shakas by defeating and killing the last Shaka ruler Rudra Singh III?

Which of the following Gupta ruler has got his coins inscribed in the figure playing his coke veena?

Mihirkul was related to -

Who got the Sudarshan Lake, which was built by Chandragupta Maurya's governor of Saurashtra province, Pushyagupta, and which was repaired for the first time by the Shaka ruler Rudradaman, for the second time.

Who assumed the title ofSavarajochheta(the overthrow of all kings) -

Which Gupta ruler'sDharmavijayover the 12 states located in the right wing?

Why is the Iron Pillar located near Qutub Minar attracting the attention of scientists?

Pundravardhana Bhukti (province) was located at-

Who founded the Vardhan dynasty / Pushyabhuti dynasty in Thaneshwar?

The first to give importance to Kannauj was-

The Gupta king who assumed the title ofVikramadityawas-

In ancient India only two examples of cave paintings belonging to the Gupta period are available . One of these is the painting done in the caves of Ajanta. Where is the second residual example of painting of the Gupta period available?