upsc history quiz

Q. Which of the Republican states in the Post-Mauryan period patronized Shaivism? (a) Audumburas (b) Kunindas (c) Yaudehyas (d) All the above Ans: (d) All the above Explanation: In the Post-Mauryan period, all of the Republican states mentioned patronized Shaivism. Therefore, the answer is (d) All the above. The Audumbaras, Kunindas, and Yaudheyas were among […]

Q. Alwars who were Vaishnavaite saints were popular in which part of India? (a) South India (b) Kashmir (c) Bengal (d) Gujarat Ans: (a) South India Explanation: The Alwars, who were Vaishnavaite saints, were popular in (a) South India. The Alwars, also known as the Azhwars, were a group of poet-saints who lived between the

Q. During whose reign did the Hunas start posing a threat to the Gupta empire? (a) Kumaragupta I (b) Skandagupta (c) Bhanugupta (d) Vishnugupta Ans: (a) Kumaragupta I Explanation: During the reign of (a) Kumaragupta I, the Hunas started posing a threat to the Gupta Empire. Kumaragupta I, also known as Kumaragupta the Great, ruled

Q.  The Gupta ruler who finally defeated the Shakas of Ujjain is? (a) Samudragupta (b) Chandragupta I (c) Kumaragupta I (d) Skandagupta Ans: (b) Chandragupta I

Q. Which Gupta emperor is said to have founded Nalanda University? (a) Skandagupta (b) Buddhagupta (c) Purugupta (d) Kumaragupta I Ans: (d) Kumaragupta I Explanation: The Gupta emperor who is said to have founded Nalanda University is (d) Kumaragupta I. Nalanda University is one of the most renowned ancient centers of learning in India. According

Q. Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented on his coins as playing the flute or Veena? (a) Chandragupta I (b) Chandragupta II  (c) Samudragupta (d) Skandagupta Ans: (c) Samudragupta  Explanation:  The Gupta emperor who is represented on his coins as playing the flute or Veena is (c) Samudragupta. Samudragupta, who reigned from approximately

Q. Who among the Gupta emperors in his Bhitari and Junagarh inscriptions claimed victory over the Hunas? (a) Kumaragupta (b) Skandagupta (c) Bhanugupta (d) Narasimhagupta Ans: (b) Skandagupta Explanation:  The Gupta emperor who, in his Bhitari and Junagarh inscriptions, claimed victory over the Hunas is (b) Skandagupta. Skandagupta was one of the Gupta emperors who

Q. Which Gupta emperor’s inscription at Eran dated 510 AD gives the first inscriptional evidence of Sati? (a) Kumaragupta (b) Skandagupta (c) Narasimhagupta (d) Bhanugupta Ans: (d) Bhanugupta Explanation: The first epigraphical evidence of sati (immolation of widow) is found in an inscription at Eran, the Inscription of Bhanugupta (510 CE).

Q. Which book is considered as the Gupta equivalent of Kautilya’s Arthasastra? (a) Nitisara (b) Amarakosa (c) Mudrarakshasa (d) Malavikagnimitra Ans: (a) Nitisara Explanation:  The book considered as the Gupta equivalent of Kautilya’s Arthashastra is (a) Nitisara. Nitisara is a treatise on political science and statecraft that is often considered as the Gupta equivalent of

Q. Sarnath inscription highlights the achievements of which Kushana ruler? (a) Kajula Kadphises (b) Huvushka (c) Kanishka (d) Kadphises II Ans: (c) Kanishka Explanation: The Sarnath inscription highlights the achievements of (c) Kanishka, the Kushana ruler. The Sarnath inscription, also known as the Sarnath pillar inscription, is an important historical artifact that provides insight into