June 2023

Q. Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None Ans: (b) 1 and 2 only

Q. Arrange the following Gupta emperors in the chronological order 1. Samudragupta 2. Chandragupta-I 3. Skandagupta 4. Chandragupta-II Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes: (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 4 3 1 2 (d) 3 2 1 4 Ans: (b) 2 1 4 3

Q. Which of the following are true about Samudragupta? 1. He is also known as ‘Kaviraja’ 2. He is known as “Lichchhavi Dauhitra’ 3. He built most extensive empire after Ashoka. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3

Q. Arrange the following astronomers in their correct chronological order: 1. Aryabhatta 2. Brahmagupta 3. Lagadh 4. Varahamihira Choose your answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 4 3 2 1 Ans: (c) 3 1 4 2

Q. Which of the following statements are true about Gupta coinage? (1) The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins in the Gupta period. (2) Chandragupta I issued Kaumaradevi type of coins (3) Chandragupta II issued silver coins for the first time among the Gupta (4) Samudragupta coins are known for their purity. Select

Q. With reference to Chandragupta I, consider the following statement 1. He married a Licchavi princess and ascended the throne in about 320 A.D. 2. Chandragupta I ruled over Saketa, Prayag and Magadha. Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Which of the following are marked by the agrarian structure in the Post – Gupta period? 1. Large scale grants of land in different parts of India. 2. Undermining of communal rights over land 3. Subjection of peasants (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and

Q. Which of the following are true with regard to Pulakesin II? 1. His brother Kubja-Vishnuvardhana founded the kingdom of Chalukyas of Vengi. 2. The Aihole inscription in sanskrit is a eulogy written for him by the poet Ravikirti. Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and

Q. The Gupta period is considered as the ‘Golden Age of India’ which of the following statement is true regarding this. The Gupta age was progressive in foreign trade. 2. There was peace and prosperity. 3. There was tremendous development in the field of science. Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3

Q. Which of the following is false statement regarding Gupta’s administration? 1. The king did not impose any restrictions on the movement of his subjects. 2. The governors of the provinces were independent. 3. The lowest unit of administration was the village. 4. The Gupta kings had direct control over military. Correct answer. (a) 4