Post Gupta Age

1

Vallalacharita is –

A
A subpart of puranas
B
A Buddhist text
C
A Jaina text of shvetambara stream of Jainism
D
The Biography on a career of sena king of a Bengal in 12th century.

2

Consider the following statements:

  1. Kanishka-I was the founder and most powerful ruler of the Kushana Empire.
  2. Vima Kadphises of Kushana period was the first to introduce the Gold Coins in India.
  3. Kanishka-I convened the 4th Buddhist council in Kashmir in 78 AD.

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 about the administration of Harshavardhana:

  1. The principal source of revenue was the rent of the crown lands, which was 1/6th of the produce.
  2. The reign of Harsha was from whole of basin of Ganga except tarai region to the Narmada in South.
  3. The tax administration was flexible during this period.

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

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

4

Who was the court physician during the reign of Kanishka-I?

A
Charak
B
Vasumitra
C
Nagarjuna
D
Asvaghosa

5

Choose the correct statements :

  1. Harsha was a devotee of Shiva in the beginning.
  2. Later on under the influence of Hien Tsang he accepted Mahayan Buddhism.
A
Both
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
None of these

6

Consider the following statements about administration during the regime of Harsha:

  1. The officials were remunerated by land grants.
  2. The tax administration was not so rigid.
  3. The principal source of revenue was the rent of the crown lands, which was 1/6th of the produce.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

7

Which of the following gave a detailed account of Harsha’s reign?

A
Hiuen Tsang
B
Fa Hien
C
Megasthenes
D
Ibn Batuta

8

Identify the cave site.

  1. It is located in Aurangabad District.
  2. It has monastries associated with the three religions dating from the fifth century CE onwards to the eleventh century CE.
  3. It is unique in terms of stylistic eclecticism.

Select the correct option:

A
Junnar
B
Kunheri
C
Ajanta
D
Ellora

9

Consider the following statemens:

  1. During ancient times India had trade relations with foreign countries
  2. Kushanas and Satvahanas had magnificent trade relations with the Roman empire
  3. Ancient India had exported large number of gold and silver coins to the Roman empire

Choose the incorrect statement:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
None of the above

10

Consider the following statements:

  1. Administration during Harsha times become more centralized than Gupta times
  2. There was robust law and order systems in place during Harsha times

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

11

Consider the following statements about Hsuan Tsang:

  1. He visited India during Harsha times
  2. Under his influence Harsha became a Buddhist
  3. He provided detailed account of untouchables

Choose the incorrect statement:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
None of the above

12

Consider the following statements about ancient Nalanda University.

  1. Kumaragupta is given credit to establish it
  2. Harsha had given 100 villages in donation to this university.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are not correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2