Q. The religion patronised and propagated by Guptas
(a) Buddhism
(b) Bhagavata
(c) Jainism
(d) Hinduism
Ans: (d) Hinduism
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Hinduism.
The Gupta Empire, particularly during the reign of Chandragupta I and his successors, patronized and propagated Hinduism. Hinduism became the dominant religion of the Gupta period, and the Gupta rulers themselves were devout Hindus.
The Gupta kings, such as Chandragupta I, Samudra Gupta, and Chandragupta II, performed various religious ceremonies, rituals, and endowments in support of Hindu temples and Brahmanical practices. They supported Brahmanical priests and encouraged the construction of temples dedicated to Hindu deities. While Buddhism and Jainism were also prevalent during the Gupta period, the Gupta rulers favored and promoted Hinduism as the state religion. This patronage of Hinduism contributed to the religious and cultural landscape of ancient India and influenced subsequent developments in Hindu religious practices and traditions.