11). Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty was unique among the Indian Hindu rulers owing to :
| A). his contribution to the revival of Hinduism |
| B). his passion for conquest and empire building |
| C). he founded an empire that lasted over two centuries |
| D). his patronage of art, especially music and poetry |
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12). The six distinct schools of Indian philosophy-Vedanta, Mimamsa, Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika became fully articulated during the :
| A). Vedic age |
| B). Gupta age |
| C). Kushana Age |
| D). Mauryan age |
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13). The main purpose of Fahien's visit to India was to :
| A). study the administrative system of Gupta rulers |
| B). Study Indian art and music |
| C). find out an easy land route for trade with India |
| D). visit Buddhist monasteries and record their history and condition |
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14). Regarding the condition of women during the Gupta period, it cannot be said that
| A). early marriage of girls was in vogue |
| B). women were selectively permitted to study the Vedas |
| C). women were permitted to learn dancing and music |
| D). widow re-marriages were accepted |
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15). Which of the following statement is false with regard to the social conditions in the Gupta period?
| A). Public and personal morality had reached a very low point |
| B). The caste system was liberalised |
| C). The living standard of the common people was simple but the town life was glamorous and sophisticated |
| D). The system of devadasis was in vogue during this period |
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16). Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of era in India?
| A). Gupta - Harsha - Vikram - Shaka |
| B). Vikram - Shaka - Gupta - Harsha |
| C). Gupta - Shaka - Vikram - Harsha |
| D). Vikram - Harsha - Gupta - Shaka |
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17). Arrange the following eras I chronological order?
(I) Saka era
(II) Vikrama era
(III) Kalachuri era
(IV) Gupta era
| A). II, I, III and IV |
| B). I, II, III and IV |
| C). II, I, IV and III |
| D). III, I, II and IV |
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18). Mrichchhakatika', an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka, deals with :
| A). the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan |
| B). the victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of western India |
| C). The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta |
| D). the love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa |
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19). Dhanavantari was :
| A). a famous General of Chandragupta Maurya |
| B). a noted physician in the Court of Chandragupta Vikramaditya |
| C). a famous dramatist who lived during the time of Harsha |
| D). a musician in the Court of Ashoka |
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20). Who among the following is credited with the invention of Algebra?
| A). Aryabhatta |
| B). Bhaskara |
| C). Apastamba |
| D). Medhatithi |
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