Gupta Empire and the Classical Age of India

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Which dynasty ruled over India during the Gupta Empire?

  1. Maurya Dynasty

  2. Gupta Dynasty

  3. Chola Dynasty

  4. Vijayanagara Empire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gupta Dynasty ruled over India from the 4th to the 6th century CE.

Who was the most famous ruler of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samudragupta was the most famous ruler of the Gupta Empire, known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts.

What was the capital of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kannauj

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which religion flourished during the Gupta Empire?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism flourished during the Gupta Empire, with the rise of devotional movements and the construction of temples.

What was the Gupta Empire's main economic activity?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the Gupta Empire's main economic activity, with crops such as rice, wheat, and cotton being cultivated.

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

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Kumaragupta I

  3. Skandagupta

  4. Vishnugupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, is known for his patronage of the arts and literature, attracting scholars and artists to his court.

What was the name of the famous Gupta astronomer and mathematician?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was a famous Gupta astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.

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, extending the Gupta Empire's territory.

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who defeated the Hunas?

  1. Skandagupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Vishnugupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skandagupta is known for defeating the Hunas, a nomadic tribe from Central Asia, who invaded India during the Gupta Empire.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his administrative reforms?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Samudragupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for his administrative reforms, including the introduction of a new system of land revenue and the establishment of a strong bureaucracy.

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who built the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Kumaragupta I

  3. Skandagupta

  4. Vishnugupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for building the Iron Pillar of Delhi, a 7-meter-high pillar made of wrought iron that has resisted corrosion for centuries.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kumaragupta I is known for his patronage of Buddhism, building monasteries and supporting Buddhist scholars.

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who faced the invasion of the White Huns?

  1. Skandagupta

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kumaragupta I

  4. Vishnugupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skandagupta faced the invasion of the White Huns, a nomadic tribe from Central Asia, who posed a significant threat to the Gupta Empire.

Which Gupta ruler is known for his literary works, including the play 'Mrichchakatika'?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Sudraka

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sudraka is known for his literary works, including the play 'Mrichchakatika', which is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature.

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his religious tolerance and patronage of both Hinduism and Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Kumaragupta I

  3. Skandagupta

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta II is known for his religious tolerance and patronage of both Hinduism and Buddhism, promoting a harmonious coexistence between the two religions.

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