gupta & post gupta period quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?

a) Narasinghvarman I

b) Parameshwarvarman

c) Nandivarman I

d) Mahendravarman

Question : 2

What was the Normal rate of interest on loans during the Guptas period

a) 25%

b) 20%

c) 15%

d) 10%

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct regarding assemblies organized by Harsha?

1. Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang towards the close of his reign.
2. The Kanauj Assembly went on continuously for 23 days.
3. Tsang explained the values of Mahayana doctrine in the Kanauj assembly and established its superiority over others.
4. Hiuen Tsang mentions about the conference held at Allahabad (Prayag).

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 1, 3, and 4

d) 2, 3, and 4

Question : 4

The Gupta period is considered as the ‘Golden Age of India’ which of the following statement is true regarding this

1. The Gupta age was progressive in foreign trade.
2. There was peace and prosperity.
3. There was a tremendous development in the field of science.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) All of above

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 4

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are true with regard to Rajendra Chola I?

1. He assured the title of Gangaikondachola after his victory over the Gangetic valley.
2. He conquered the islands of Andaman and Nicobar.
3. He commemorated his victories by constructing temples.
4. He is regarded as the real founder of the Chola empire.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 3 and 4

Question : 6

Which one of the following was a land measure?

a) Karsha

b) Nivartana

c) Vimsopaka

d) Dharaka