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

Q. Kalidas worte (dramas) (a) Vikramorvasiyam (b) Abhijnana Sakuntalam (c) Malavikagnimitram (d) All the above Ans: (d) All the above Explanation:  The correct answer is (d) All the above. Kalidasa, a renowned poet and playwright of ancient India, is credited with ...

Q. The capital of Gupta Empire was (a) Pataliputra (b) Kannauj (c) Peshawar (d) Dhanyakatakam Ans: (a) Pataliputra Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Pataliputra. Pataliputra, also known as present-day Patna in Bihar, India, served as the capital of the Gupta Empire. It ...