Gupta Age

1

The Vakataka Empire was the contemporary of the Gupta Empire. Consider the following statements regarding the Vakataka Empire:

  1. They formed the southern boundaries of the north and ruled over an area which roughly forms today’s states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
  2. Some of the Ellora Caves were built under the patronage of the Vakataka rulers.
  3. They were eventually overrun by the Chalukyas.

Which of these statements are true?

A
I only
B
I and II
C
I and III
D
All of the above

2

Consider the following statements:

  1. Gupta era marked the beginning of the Free Standing temple Architecture.
  2. Temple was modeled on the architectural norms of the Mathura school.
  3. In this period temple consisting of a square sanctum sanctorum was made.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

A
I, II only
B
II, III only
C
I, III only
D
All

3

Consider the following statements :

  1. Chandragupta-I was the first king to assume the title of Maharajadhiraj.
  2. Period during Gupta Dynasty is known as Golden Age of Indian History.
  3. Mehrauli Iron pillar was established by Chandragupta-II as Vishnupada in the honour of Lord Vishnu.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

A
I, II only
B
II, III only
C
I, III only
D
All

4

Which the following rulers is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?

A
Samudragupta
B
Ashoka
C
Chandragupta I
D
Skandgupta

5

Which of the following statements regarding Buddhism during Gupta period are correct?

  1. Along with other religions, Buddhism received royal patronage.
  2. Fa-hsien through his accounts gives the impression that Buddhism was in a flourishing state during this period.
  3. Nalanda became a centre of Buddhist education.

Codes:

A
I and II
B
I and III
C
II and III
D
All of the above

6

Consider the following statements about Gupta administration:

  1. The Gupta administration was highly centralised.
  2. The practice of appointed crown prince came into vogue.
  3. Village headmen became more important than before.

Which of the given statement(s) are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
All of the above

7

Arrange the following Gupta rulers in chronological order:

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Skandagupta

Select the correct code:

A
1-2-3-4
B
1-3-2-4
C
3-1-4-2
D
2-1-3-4

8

Who described the social, religious and economic conditions of India in the age of the ‘Guptas’?

A
Fahsein
B
Hsuan Tsang
C
Megasthenes
D
Ptolemy

9

Which of the following concepts or persons are not directly or indirectly related to the Gupta empire?

A
Kadamai
B
Aryabhata
C
Samanthas
D
Prashasthis

10

Consider the following statements about Gupta empire:

  1. Clear separation of criminal and civil law for the first time happened during the Gupta empire
  2. Fa-hien visited India in Gupta times

Choose the correct statement/s:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

11

Consider the following statements:

  1. Shudra's status improved during Gupta times
  2. Gupta’s patronized Buddhism

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None