Gupta Period MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Ancient Period — Gupta Period
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Question 1 of 20
Who among the following was a Dalit scholar in the court of Emperor Harshavardhana?
Question 2 of 20
Which Gupta ruler is associated with the 'Vyaghrahanta' (Tiger Slayer) type of coins?
Question 3 of 20
Match the following Coin Types with the Ruler who issued them: List-I (Coin Type) A. King-Queen Type B. Veena Vadan Type C. Peacock Style D. Silver Coins (First) List-II (Ruler) 1. Chandragupta I 2. Samudragupta 3. Kumaragupta 4. Chandragupta II
Question 4 of 20
The Arabic translation of Brahmagupta's book 'Brahmasphutasiddhanta' is known as:
Question 5 of 20
Who was the minister of Vakataka King Harishena responsible for the construction of Cave 16 at Ajanta?
Question 6 of 20
Which mathematician is credited with giving the rules for using Zero and the Decimal system?
Question 7 of 20
Identify the incorrect statement regarding Harsha's administration/life: 1. He donated all his wealth every 5 years at Prayag. 2. He wrote the play 'Malavikagnimitram'. 3. He was defeated by Pulakeshin II.
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the economic condition during the Gupta period: 1. There was a decline in foreign trade due to the fall of the Roman Empire. 2. The barter system was completely absent, and only gold coins were used for all transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Who propounded the Heliocentric theory (Sun is the center of the solar system) in ancient India?
Question 10 of 20
Which Chola ruler is credited with constructing the 'Grand Anicut' (Kallanai) on the river Kaveri?
Question 11 of 20
What does the term 'Rupika' refer to in the Gupta era?
Question 12 of 20
Which text is considered the second most important book on Ayurveda after Charaka Samhita?
Question 13 of 20
What title did Maharaj Ghatotkacha use?
Question 14 of 20
The concept of 'Shikhar' (spire) over the sanctum sanctorum was first introduced in temple architecture during which period?
Question 15 of 20
Charvaka philosophy aims to provide only two Purusharthas. What are they?
Question 16 of 20
Arrange the following events of Harshavardhana's life in chronological order: 1. Accession to the throne of Thanesar. 2. Marriage of his sister Rajyashri to Grahavarma. 3. Defeat by Pulakeshin II. 4. Murder of his brother Rajyavardhana by Shashank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Question 17 of 20
Who was the Sri Lankan ruler who requested Samudragupta for permission to build a temple at Gaya?
Question 18 of 20
Which inscription provides information about the defeat of Huns by Skandagupta?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following correctly matches the Gupta administrative unit 'Vithi' with its modern equivalent ?
Question 20 of 20