Gupta Period MCQs for RAS

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Question 1 of 20

Which Gupta official was responsible for the Department of Police?

Question 2 of 20

Who was the father of Chakrapalita, the governor who repaired Sudarshan Lake?

Question 3 of 20

Where is the Parvati Temple of the Gupta period located?

Question 4 of 20

The name 'Chandra' is inscribed on which famous Gupta period monument?

Question 5 of 20

Satavahanas are known for issuing coins of which material?

Question 6 of 20

Where is the 'Bhim ki Chauri' temple from the Gupta period located?

Question 7 of 20

Which Gupta ruler abdicated his throne for his son?

Question 8 of 20

What does the term 'Rupika' refer to in the Gupta era?

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang: 1. He came to India via the sea route in 629 AD. 2. He visited Bhinmal and mentioned it in his book 'Si-Yu-Ki'. 3. According to him, the Nalanda University was built by Shakraditya (Kumaragupta). Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 10 of 20

In which city did Hiuen Tsang study and later work as a teacher?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following titles is NOT associated with the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang?

Question 12 of 20

The play 'Mrichchhakatika' by Shudraka is significant because:

Question 13 of 20

Which Gupta official title corresponds to 'Minister of War and Peace'?

Question 14 of 20

Which Gupta ruler married the Lichchhavi princess Kumar Devi?

Question 15 of 20

Who among the following historians called Samudragupta the 'Napoleon of India'?

Question 16 of 20

The famous 'Navratnas' (Nine Gems) adorned the court of which Gupta emperor?

Question 17 of 20

In the context of the Gupta administration, the term 'Maha-akshpatalik' refers to:

Question 18 of 20

According to Hiuen Tsang, who built the Nalanda University?

Question 19 of 20

The administrative unit 'Bhukti' in the Gupta empire corresponds to which modern administrative division?

Question 20 of 20

Who was the father of Mihirakula?

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