Q. Which one of the following was the official language of Gupta period ?
(a) Pali
(b) Magadhi
(c) Prakrit
(d) Sanskrit
Ans: (d) Sanskrit
Explanation: The official language of the Gupta period was Sanskrit. The Gupta Empire, which existed from approximately the 4th to the 6th century CE, was known for its patronage of Sanskrit literature, art, and culture. Sanskrit, considered a sacred language in Hinduism, was widely used for official purposes, religious texts, literature, and scholarly pursuits during the Gupta period. It was also the language of the court and administration. While regional languages and Prakrits were spoken by the common people, Sanskrit remained the dominant language for official and intellectual purposes during this time.
