gupta & post gupta period quiz set 17 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

a) Nyaya and Vaisheshika

b) Sankhya and Yoga

c) Mimansa and Vedanta

d) Lokayata and Kapalika

Question : 2

Who amongst the following was mentioned as ‘the lord of the city of Ujjain as well as Pataliputra’?

a) Chandra Gutpa I

b) Samudra Gupta II

c) Chandra Gupta II

d) Kumara Gupta I

Question : 3

With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?

1. Different kinds of specialised surgical instruments were in common use by A.D. first century.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of A.D. third century.
3. The concept of the sine of an angle was known in A.D. fifth century.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in A.D. seventh century.

a) 3 and 4

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 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 tremendous development in the field of science.

a) 2 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) All of above

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Which of the following are true with regard to Pulakesin II?

1. His brother Kubja-Vishnuvardhana founded the kingdom of Chalukyas of Vengi.
2. The Aihole inscription in sanskrit is a eulogy written for him by the poet Ravikirti.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 6

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