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The medium of exchange in gold during the Gupta period was known as the _____.

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  1. Dinara

  2. Dramma

  3. Karshapana

  4. Suvarna

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Correct Option: D

The famous Chinese Buddhist scholar Hieun Tsang visited India during the time of _______.

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  1. Prabhakarvardhana

  2. Rajyavardhana

  3. Harshavardhana

  4. Vikramaditya I

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Correct Option: C

In which of the following periods did ring wells come into prevalence for the first time?

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  1. Mauryan

  2. Kushan

  3. Gupta

  4. Sunga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power based in Magadha and founded by Chandragupta Maurya which dominated the Indian subcontinent between 322 and 185 BCE. Ring wells, which were first constructed under the Mauryas in the Gangetic plains spread beyond the heart of the empire. As ring wells supplied water to people for domestic use, it was no longer imperative to found settlements on the banks of rivers. Ring wells also served as soak pits in congested settlements. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, the Kushan Empire was a syncretic empire, formed by the Yuezhi, in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century.The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE. The Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled areas of the central and eastern Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. Since Mauryan empire preceded all the other dynasties, rings wells came into prevalence for the first time in their reign and the rest are incorrect.

Kings Queens:
1. Chandragupta-I Kumaradevi
2. Samudragupta Dattadevi
3. Chandragupta-II Dhruvadevi
4. Kumargupta-I Kuberanaga.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 2 and 4

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta, I married the Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi. 

(1) The official records of the Gupta dynasty state that Samudragupta was succeeded by Chandragupta II, who was his son from queen Dattadevi. (2)Gupta records mention Dhruvadevi as Chandragupta's queen and the mother of his successor Kumaragupta I.
(3) Kuberanaga was another wife of Chandragupta II. Kumaragupta married Anantadevi. Hence, point 4 is wrong and Option A is correct. Among the rest, option B does not include Chandragupta I, Option C does not mention Dhruvadevi, but wrong point 4 while Option D mentions only Dattadevi and wrong point Kubernaga, hence, these are incorrect. 

The Gupta ruler who repaired Sudarsana Lake for the second time was ________________.

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  1. Samudra Gupta

  2. Vishnu Gupta

  3. Rama Gupta

  4. Skanda Gupta

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Correct Option: D

The Ajanta caves were built during the period of the

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  1. Mauryas

  2. Guptas

  3. Kushanas

  4. Chalukyas

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The Ajanta Caves were built during the period of Guptas and the artwork reflect the influence of Gupta period.
  • The caves were built in two phases, the first phase starting around the 2nd century BCE, while the second phase was built around 400–650 CE.
  • There are a total of 30 caves.

Name the ruler of the Gupta Dynasty about whose conquests the Allahabad Pillar Inscription presents an account of ________.

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  1. Chandragupta Vikramaditya

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Kumargupta

  4. Skandgupta

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription present an account of Samudragupta. His military conquests are mentioned on same Allahabad pillar which carries inscriptions of peace-loving Ashoka.

In which temple of Gupta period, Shiva was represented as a Yogi?

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  1. Bhoomara

  2. Deogarh

  3. Bhitargaon

  4. Bhitari

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dashavatara Temple of Deogarh is an early 6th century Hindu temple built in the Gupta Period, showing the Gupta style architecture. Even though the temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva was also represented as a Yogi in one of the temple sculptures.

Who was the most important officer in the Gupta Empire?

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  1. Amatyas

  2. Kumaramatyas

  3. Mahamatyas

  4. Vishyapati

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire, existing from approximately 240 to 590 CE. A team of officers known as Mahadandanayaka, Sandhivigrahika and Kumaramatyas assisted the king in administering the state. The most important officers in the Gupta empire were the Kumaramatyas or the ministers. They were appointed by the king in the home provinces and possibly paid in cash.

The empire of Srivijaya gained its wealth and power from _____.

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  1. Taxing Abbasid merchants.

  2. Forming exclusive trade agreements with India.

  3. Forming exclusive trade agreements with China.

  4. Taxing Buddhist monasteries in the region.

  5. Taxing the trade that passed through the Strait of Malacca.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The empire of Srivijaya gained its wealth and power from Taxing Abbasid merchants.