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Ancient India: Gupta Empire

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Which Gupta ruler is known as the 'Napoleon of India'?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samudragupta was a great military leader who conquered vast territories and expanded the Gupta Empire.

What was the capital of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kannauj

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pataliputra, located in present-day Bihar, was the capital of the Gupta Empire.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of art and literature?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was a great patron of art and literature. During his reign, many famous poets and scholars flourished.

Which Gupta ruler defeated the Hunas?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Skandagupta defeated the Hunas, a nomadic tribe from Central Asia, in the Battle of Kathiawar.

What was the administrative system of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Centralized

  2. Decentralized

  3. Feudal

  4. Monarchical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gupta Empire had a centralized administrative system with the emperor at the top.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his religious tolerance?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta II was known for his religious tolerance and patronage of both Hinduism and Buddhism.

What was the main source of revenue for the Gupta Empire?

  1. Land tax

  2. Trade tax

  3. Customs duty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gupta Empire's main sources of revenue were land tax, trade tax, and customs duty.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his military conquests in the south?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samudragupta is known for his military conquests in the south, where he defeated several kingdoms.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his administrative reforms?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for his administrative reforms, including the introduction of a new land tax system.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of education?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kumaragupta I is known for his patronage of education and establishment of universities.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his construction of the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for his construction of the Iron Pillar of Delhi, a testament to the advanced metallurgical skills of the Gupta period.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of astronomy and mathematics?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kumaragupta I is known for his patronage of astronomy and mathematics, during his reign, the astronomer Varahamihira wrote his famous work, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his construction of the Gupta Caves?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Skandagupta is known for his construction of the Gupta Caves, a series of rock-cut caves in Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Odisha.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for his patronage of literature and art, during his reign, the poet Kalidasa wrote his famous works, including Shakuntala and Meghaduta.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his construction of the Nalanda University?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Skandagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kumaragupta I is known for his construction of the Nalanda University, a renowned center of learning in ancient India.

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