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Questions : Which of the following temples was a well known centre of higher education?

(a) Sasbahu Temple at Gwalior

(b) Dasavatar Temple at Devogarh

(c) Trayipurusha Temple at Salotgi

(d) Shore Temple at Mamallapuram

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

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Question : 1

List-I List-II
(Dynasty) (Capital)
1. Chalukya of Gujarat 1. Tripuri
2. Kalachuris of Chedi 2. Anhilvad
3. Parmaras of Malva 3. Ajmer
4. Chahmans of Sakambhari 4. Dhara
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 3 4 1

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 1 3 2 4

d) 2 1 4 3

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

Which inscription of the Gupta period gives details regarding the sale of land?

a) Bhitari pillar inscription

b) Junagarh inscription

c) Damodarpur copper plate

d) Begram copper plane

Answer: (c)

Question : 3

Who has the title of ‘Kaviraja’?

a) ChandraGupta II

b) SamudraGupta

c) ChandraGupta I

d) KumaraGupta

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the

a) Pandyas

b) Cholas

c) Cheras

d) Pallavas

Answer: (d)

The seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the Pallavas. Interestingly, it is documented in “Carta Cartalana”, a 14th century Spanish world map as “Setemelti” referring to “Sette Templi”, the obvious reference to the Seven Shore temples, of which only one exists today.

Question : 5

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).
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 1, 3, and 4

d) 2, 3, and 4

Answer: (a)

Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj towards the close of his reign. He invited representatives of all religious sects. It was attended by 20 kings, 1000 scholars from the Nalanda University, 3000 Hinayanists and Mahayanists, 3000 Brahmins and Jains. However, violence broke out and there were acts of arson.

There was also an attempt on the life of Harsha. Soon, it was brought under control and the guilty were punished. On the final day of the Assembly, Hiuen Tsang was honoured with costly presents. Hiuen Tsang mentions in his account about the conference held at Allahabad, known as Prayag.

It was the one among the conferences routinely convened by Harsha once in five years. Harsha gave away his enormous wealth as gifts to the members of all religious sects.

Question : 6

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

a) 25%

b) 20%

c) 15%

d) 10%

Answer: (c)

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