Gupta Period MCQs for CET Graduate
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Question 1 of 20
Which Governor of Skandagupta is credited with the reconstruction of Sudarshan Lake?
Question 2 of 20
Who propounded the Heliocentric theory (Sun is the center of the solar system) in ancient India?
Question 3 of 20
Matanga Divakar, a scholar in the court of Harshavardhana, is specifically noted in history for being:
Question 4 of 20
Who was the court poet of Samudragupta?
Question 5 of 20
The Aihole Inscription, which mentions the defeat of Harsha, is found in which state?
Question 6 of 20
What title did Maharaj Ghatotkacha use?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following works by Kalidasa is categorized as a 'Khandakavya' (Short Poem) depicting the separation of a husband from his wife?
Question 8 of 20
Which Gupta official title corresponds to 'Minister of War and Peace'?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Prayag Prashasti: 1. It was composed by Harishena. 2. It is written in the Champu style (prose and verse). 3. It is written in Pali language. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Veena Vadan' coins is correct?
Question 11 of 20
Which ancient Indian mathematician calculated the value of Pi (π)?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following caves at Ajanta contains the famous painting of 'Padmapani Bodhisattva'?
Question 13 of 20
Which sculptural form representing the synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu began to be created during the Gupta period?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following types of coins were NOT issued by Samudragupta?
Question 15 of 20
Who was the mother of Samudragupta?
Question 16 of 20
With reference to the religious assemblies organized by Harshavardhana, consider the following statements: 1. He organized a grand religious assembly at Kannauj presided over by Hiuen Tsang. 2. He organized the 'Mahamoksha Parishad' at Prayag every five years. 3. Hiuen Tsang attended the 6th Mahamoksha Parishad. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 17 of 20
What is the common architectural feature found in both Ajanta Cave 17 and Bagh Cave 4?
Question 18 of 20
Satavahanas are known for issuing coins of which material?
Question 19 of 20
Which Chola ruler is credited with constructing the 'Grand Anicut' (Kallanai) on the river Kaveri?
Question 20 of 20