Q. Which of the following rulers checked Harshavardhana’s expedition in South India? (a) Pulakesin I (b) Pulakesin II (c) Vikramaditya I (d) Vikramaditya II Ans: (b) Pulakesin II Explanation: The ruler who checked Harsha Vardhana's expedition in South India was Pulakesin II. ...

Q. Who among the following Chinese travellers visited the Kingdoms of Harsrhavardhana and Kumar Bhaskar Varma? (a) I–Tsing (b) Fa–Hien (c) Hiuen Tsang (d) Sun Shuyun Ans: (c) Hiuen Tsang Explanation: The Chinese traveler who visited the Kingdoms of Harsha Vardhana and Kumar ...

Q. The University of Nalanda was set-up by which Gupta ruler? (a) Kumaragupta II (b) Kumaragupta I (c) Chandragupta II (d) Samudragupta Ans: (b) Kumaragupta I Explanation: The University of Nalanda was not set up by a Gupta ruler. It was established during the reign of the Gupta ...

Q. Among the precious stones, the most extensive foreign trade during the Gupta age was that of (a) diamonds (b) ruby (c) pearl  (d) sapphire Ans: (d) sapphire

Q. In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, ‘Brihat Samhita’. It was a treatise on (a) astronomy (b) statecraft (c) ayurvedic system of medicine. (d) economics Ans: (a) astronomy Explanation: The correct answer is (a) astronomy. Varahamihira, a renowned scholar ...

Q. Which two of the following plays did Kalidasa wrote before writing Abhigyanashakuntalam? 1. Vikramorvashiyam 2. Malavikagnimitram 3. Swapnavasavadattam 4. Kadambari Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4 ...

Q. Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakesin II’s military success against Harshavardhana? (a) Allahabad Pillar inscription (b) Aihole inscription (c) Damodarpur Copperplate inscription (d) Bilsad inscription Ans: (b) Aihole inscription Explanation: The Aihole ...

Q. Fa-Hien’s mission to India was to (a) learn about the administrative system of the Gupta kings (b) understand the social position of women during the Gupta period (c) visit the Buddhist institutions and to collect copies of Buddhist manuscripts (d) get full knowledge about the ...

Q. The ruler of provinces in Guptas period are called as (a) Bhandagars (b) Kotwals (c) Uparikas (d) Bhuktis Ans: (c) Uparikas Explanation:  The correct answer is (c) Uparikas. During the Gupta period, the rulers of provinces or regions were referred to as Uparikas. ...

Q. Guptas period was a high water mark for (a) Religion (b) Agriculture  (c) Administration (d) Sclupture Ans: (d) Sclupture Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Sculpture. The Gupta period is widely regarded as a high watermark for sculpture in ancient India. During ...

Q. The Pallava king who was defeated by Samudra Gupta? (a) Simhavishnu (b) Vishnugopa (c) Karikala (d) Simhavarma Ans: (b) Vishnugopa Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Vishnugopa. Samudra Gupta, the ruler of the Gupta Empire, is known for his military conquests and the ...

Q. Which of the following is Kalidasa’s work (poetical works) (a) Meghasandesam (b) Kumara Sambhavam (c) Raghuvamsam (d) All the above Ans: (d) All the above