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Chapter 5 HISTORY : India from 3rd Century BCE to 7th Century CE — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

Answer: B. Sri Gupta — Sri Gupta is credited with establishing the Gupta dynasty in the late 3rd century CE.

Q: The 'Allahabad Pillar Inscription' provides detailed information about the reign of which Gupta ruler?

Answer: C. Samudragupta — The Allahabad Prashasti, composed by Harisena, documents the military conquests of Samudragupta.

Q: What was the official language of the Gupta administration?

Answer: C. Sanskrit — Sanskrit reached its zenith as the official and literary language during the Gupta period.

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Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

A. Chandragupta I
B. Sri Gupta ✓
C. Samudragupta
D. Chandragupta Maurya

Answer: B. Sri Gupta
Sri Gupta is credited with establishing the Gupta dynasty in the late 3rd century CE.

The 'Allahabad Pillar Inscription' provides detailed information about the reign of which Gupta ruler?

A. Chandragupta II
B. Kumaragupta
C. Samudragupta ✓
D. Skandagupta

Answer: C. Samudragupta
The Allahabad Prashasti, composed by Harisena, documents the military conquests of Samudragupta.

What was the official language of the Gupta administration?

A. Prakrit
B. Pali
C. Sanskrit ✓
D. Tamil

Answer: C. Sanskrit
Sanskrit reached its zenith as the official and literary language during the Gupta period.

Which statement about the Gupta administrative system is correct?

A. It was highly centralized with no local autonomy.
B. It was decentralized, allowing provinces (Bhuktis) and districts (Vishayas) significant administrative roles. ✓
C. The King exercised direct control over every village.
D. The military commanders had no say in local government.

Answer: B. It was decentralized, allowing provinces (Bhuktis) and districts (Vishayas) significant administrative roles.
Gupta administration was decentralized, with power delegated to provincial governors (Uparikas) and district heads (Vishayapatis).

Why is the Gupta period termed the 'Golden Age of India' regarding art and culture?

A. Because they conquered all of Southeast Asia.
B. Due to the synthesis of literary, scientific, and architectural advancements and stability. ✓
C. Because they minted only silver coins.
D. Because they were the first to use iron weaponry.

Answer: B. Due to the synthesis of literary, scientific, and architectural advancements and stability.
The era saw the refinement of Sanskrit literature, mathematical treatises, and temple architecture, creating a cultural standard.

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