Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

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51.

The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music?$?

A. Mauryas
B. Nandas
C. Guptas
D. Cholas
Answer» D. Cholas
52.

The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was$?

A. Kanchi
B. Taxila
C. Nalanda
D. Vallabhi
Answer» D. Vallabhi
53.

Who among the following, propounded the theory of zero?$?

A. Charak
B. Chanakya
C. Aryabhatta
D. Varahamihira
Answer» D. Varahamihira
54.

What was the extent of Harsha's empire?$?

A. The entire Indian subcontinent
B. The whole of India
C. The entire Deccan region
D. A part of northern India
Answer» E.
55.

Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by$?

A. Pulakesin-I
B. Pulakesin-Il
C. Vikramaditya-I
D. Vikramaditya-II
Answer» C. Vikramaditya-I
56.

Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana??

A. Bhani
B. Ravi Kirti
C. Banabhatta
D. Vishnu Sharma
Answer» D. Vishnu Sharma
57.

Which of the following statements about theGuptas is NOT true?

A. They ruled mainly over parts of north andcentral India
B. Kingship was hereditary and the thronealways went to the eldest son
C. The judicial system was far more developedthan in earlier times
D. Land taxes increased and taxes on trade andcommerce decreased
Answer» C. The judicial system was far more developedthan in earlier times
58.

What was Chandragupta-II also known as?

A. Samudra Gupta
B. Skanda Gupta
C. Vikramaditya
D. Rama Gupta
Answer» D. Rama Gupta
59.

Which one of the following coins was issued in silver during the Gupta period?

A. Kakini
B. Nishka
C. Rupyaka
D. Dinar
Answer» D. Dinar
60.

In the Gupta period, the largest number of coins were issued in

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Iron
Answer» B. Silver
61.

Who was the first known Gupta ruler?

A. Sri Gupta
B. Chandragupta - I
C. Ghatotkacha
D. Kumaragupta - I
Answer» B. Chandragupta - I
62.

India's trade with the Roman Empire came to an end with the invasion of Rome by the

A. Arabs
B. Hungarians
C. Huns
D. Turks
Answer» D. Turks
63.

Which was the oldest University?

A. Gandhara
B. Kanauj
C. Nalanda
D. Vaishali
Answer» D. Vaishali