General Knowledge - Indian History Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Gupta Period

16 Most of the Ajanta paintings were done during the period of:

A Maurya

B Guptas

C Kushana

D All of the above

Answer: Option [B]

17 ‘Mrichchhakatika’, an ancient Indian book written by shudraka, deals with:

A The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta

B The victory of Chndragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of weatern India

C The love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamrupa

D The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

Answer: Option [D]

18 Decimal system was introduced by:

A Bhaskara

B Brahmagupta

C Aryabhatta

D Apastamba

Answer: Option [A]

19 Which of the followihg Gupta rulers defeated the Huna ruler, Mihirakula ?

A Skanda Gupta

B Buddha Gupta

C Yasodhaman

D None of the above

Answer: Option [C]

20 Which of the following gives detailed instruction on the control of the state, the organization of the national economy and the conduct of war ?

A Arthashastra

B Rajataragini

C Mahabharta

D None of the above

Answer: Option [A]

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