gupta & post gupta period quiz set 11 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match the following:

a) i-C, ii-D, iii-A, iv-B

b) i-D. ii-A, iii-B, iv-C

c) i-A. ii-B, iii-D, iv-C

d) i-8, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A

Question : 2

Assertion(A):
An overwhelming majority of Gupta emperors were great patrons of Vaishnavism.
Reason (R):
Most of the rivals of the Guptas, including the Nagas and the Vakatakas, were staunch Shaivites. In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

Question : 3

Assertion (A.):
The main feature of the agrarian structure in the Pre Gupta period was the development of feudalism. Reason (R):
Land owner middle class and a dependent peasant class came into existence in this period. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code

a) Both (A.) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A,) (C)

b) (A,) is false, but (R) is true

c) Both (A.) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A.)

d) is true, but (R) is false

Question : 4

Chandra Gupta II was the first Gupta king to issue silver coins that were modelled on the coins of:

a) Indo Greek kings

b) King Vikrama of Ujjain

c) Roman king Augustus

d) Shakas of Western and Central India.

Question : 5

The major reason behind remembering Hiuen-Tsang is

a) Study in Nalanda

b) Composition of Sei-Yu-Kei

c) Respect for Harsha

d) Trust in Buddhas

Question : 6

Who was the court poet of Samudragupta?

a) Aryabhatta

b) Nagarjuna

c) Harisena

d) Virasena