The Guptas and Successors
Qts1 Which of the following terms were used to refer to rural land holders in eastern India during the Gupta period?
1 Agraharin
2. Kutumbin
3 Mahattara
4. Bhogika
(a) `1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4
(c) and 4
(d) 2 and 3
Ans C
Qts2 Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Pliny Natural History
(b) Ptolemy Geography
(c) Strabo Periplus of Erythraean Sea
(d) Cosmos - Christian Topography
Ans C
Qts3. With which of the following regions did India have the closest contact during the Gupta period?
(a) South-East Asia
(b) Central Asia
(c) Iran
(d) Western Asia
Ans A
Qtsa4. Which one of the following most suitably defines the term "sreni"?
(a) An organistation of people of one caste following the same vocation
(b) An organisation of people of one caste following different vocations
(c) An organisation of people of one or more castes following one vocation
(d) An organisation of people of different castes following different vocations
AnsC
Qts5. Which of the following made a new contribution to India's maritime trade in the early centuries of the Christian era?
(a) Manufacture of better type of vessels
(b) Knowledge of the depth of sea at various points
(c) Better training in navigation
(d) Knowledge of monsoon winds
Ans D
Qtas6 Which of the following was NOT characteristic of the period that followed the Gupta rule?
(á) Decrease in trade
(b) Increase in the use of coins
(c) Increase in the use of local weights and measures
(d) Multiplication of feudatories
Ans B
Qts7. The rise of the Brahmana aristocracy in the poll Gupta period was facilitated by
(a) Donation of land to priestly class
(b) Growth of ritualistic practices
(c) Advent of foreigners
(d) Decline of Buddhism
Ans A
Qts8 A new sort of social structure called the jajmani system became prevalent in India during the
(a) Later Vedic age
(b) Maurya empire
(c) Gupta age
(4) Post-Gupta period
AnsD
9.Which one of the following is NOT related to the feudal formation in the Gupta and post-Gupta times?
(a) Emergence of landed intermediaries
(b) Growth of a class of subject peasantry
(c) Localised village economy developed with little scope for functioning of the market system
(d) Emergence of strong centralised political authority
Ans D
10. Assertion (A): Many Roman gold and silver coins, belonging to first and second centuries A.D. have been discovered in South India.
Reason (R): Some parts of South India, were under Roman occupation during this period.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans c
11. 'Among other nations it is usual, in the context of war to ravage the soil; among the Indians, the tillers of soil, even when battle is raging in the neighbourhood, are undisturbed by any sense of dan- ger and remain unmolested'. This statement was made by
(a) Huien-Tsang
(b) Herodotus
(c) Megasthenes
(d) Fa-hien
Ans A
12 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by uning the codes given below the lists
Lists 1 List II
A Merchants 1.Jithhaka
B Craftsmen 2 Setthis
C Federation of 3. Satthavalian
guilds
D Caravan chief 4 Bhandagika
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 3
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 1 2 4 3
Ans B
13 Assertion (A): The post-Gupta agrarian structure is marked by growing feudal set-up.
Reason (R): It saw the emergence of landed inter- mediaries and subjected peasantry on a large scale.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
14 Assertion (A): Anuloma marriages were in vogue during the Gupta period.
Reason (B): The Gupta monarchs wanted to absorb the foreigners into the Hindu fold.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans B
15 Assertion (A): Pushyamitra had signalled his suc- cess by performing the Asvamedha.
Reason (R) Vasumitra had inflicted a defeat on the Yavanas
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
16 Match List 1 (Sutra literature) with List II (Subject they dealt with) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Kalpa 1. Etymology
B. Siksha 2. Phonetics
C. Nirukta 3. Ritual
D. Chhanda 4. Metre
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
Ans A
17 During the Gupta period the term Bhagakara meant
(a) Land tax
(b) Sales tax
(c) Tax on wastelands
(d) Tax on mines
Ans A
18 Which one of the following can be inferred from the paucity of coins in the later Gupta period?
(a) Decline of trade
(b) Decline of money economy
(c) Non-availability of gold
(d) Self-sufficient village economy
Ans A
19 Match List I with List II and sing the codes given below the lists
List I List II
A Setthi 1. Gold coin
B Sreni 2 Bronze and copper coin
C Nikkha 3 chief of guild
D Kamsa 4 guild
A B C D
(a)3 4 2 1
(b)4 3 1 2
(c)3 4 1 2
(d)4 3 2 1
Ans c
20 Which one of the following statements is NOT tr of the post-Gupta agrarian structure?
(a) It was marked by the emergence of landed Intermediaries
(b) It yw the growth of subject peasantry
(c) I was rooted in the absolute royal ownership of land
(d) There were growing evidences of agrari.an expansion
Ans c
Qts21 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.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1. 2. and 3
Ans D
22. Which of the following statements explain the as pects of Feudalism in Ancient India?
1. The king granted lands to his officers in lieu of salaries.
2. The work of cultivation was carried out by sudra peasants.
3. Some of the powerful feudatories had their own sub-feudatories.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1,2and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Ans A
Qts23The place at which the first Sati pillar dated 510 A.D. was found is
(a) Eran
(b) Chotegaon
(c) Lothal
(d) Dangvada
Ans A
Qts24 Assertion (A): Urban centres in the Gangetic plains declined during the Gupta period.
Reason (R): Trade languished.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
Qts25 Assertion (A): Society became increasingly agrar ian during the post-Gupta period
Reason (R): Small peasants could not claim any rights to land.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans B
Qts26 Assertion (A): The post-Gupta period witnessed the expansion of the Kayastha caste in North India.
Reason (R): The number of land grants substantially increased
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
Qts27Assertion (A): The Shudras were largely peasants during post-Gupta times.
Reason (R): The Vaishyas gave up agriculture completely
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans c
Qts28. Assertion (A): The invasions of Krishadevaraya into the territories of Prataparudra were inconclusive.
Reason (R): Krishnadevaraya invaded the territories of the Gajepathi not for the latter's extinction but only for the recovery of lost territories
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
Qts29 Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Udiyanjeral : Chera King
(b) Nedunjeliyan : Pandya king
(c) Senganan : Chola king
(d) Par : Pallava king
Qts30 The Jain text which contains the biographies of the Tirthankaras is known as
(a) Bhagavati Sutra
(b) Adi Purana
(c) Kapasutra
(d) Uvasagadasno
Ans D
31 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Paramars 1. Gujarat
B. Chalukyas 2. Modern Uttar Pradesh
C. Senas 3. Bengal
D. Gahadavalas 4. Malwa
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 1 4 3 2
(c) 3 1 2 4
(d) 4 1 3 2
Ans D
Qts32. The early copper plate grants of the Pallavas are in
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Prakrit
(c) Tamil
(d) Telugu
Ans B
Qts33 The Mitaksara Commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, an important source of Hindu law, was written by
(a) Apararka
(b) Kulluka
(c) Vijnanesvara
(d) Visvarupa
Ans C
Qts34. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Rock-cut Rathas 1. Ellora
B. Kailasa Temple 2. Mahabalipuram
C. Brihadisvara Temple 3. Nachnakuthara
D. Parvati Temple 4. Tanjavur
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 2 1 4 3
Ans D
Qts35. Consider the following inscriptions of Harsha:
1. Nalanda
2. Gaya
3. Banskheda
4. Damodar
The inscriptions which record Harsha's land-grants to religious institutions would include
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
Ans C
Qts36. List I contains names of scholars and List II, the chronology, each has suggested for Tamil Sangam Literature. Match the two lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. S. Vaiyapuri Pillai 1. 300 B.C to 300 A.D
B. K.A. NilakantaSastri 2. 500 B.C to 500 A.D
C. V.R. Ramachandra Dikshitar 3. 300 A.D to 500 A.D
D. N. Subrahmaniam 4. 1st A.D to 300 A.D
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 3 1 2 4
AnsA
Qts37. Assertion (A): Bhagavatism became popular in the Gupta period.
Reason (R): Gupta rulers were great devotees of Krishna.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans C
Qts38. During the Gupta age, India had maximum trade contact with
(a) Roman empire
(b) Central Asia
(c) South-East Asia
(d) China
AnsD
Qts 39. The Gupta era is identical with
(a) Kalachuri era
(b) Kall era
(c) Saptarsi era
(d) Valabhi era
Ans B
40. Consider the following kings:
1. Bhanugupta
2. Buddhagupta
3. Kacha
4. Purugupta
The correct chronological sequence of their rules is
(a) 4.3.1.2
(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
(c) 3, 4, 2, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Ans C
41 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.
List-1 List-II
A. Brhatsamhita 1. Magha
B. Ratnawali 2. Harsa
C. Kiratarjuna 3. Varahamihira
D. Sisupalavadha 4. Bharavi
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 3 2 1 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
Ans A
Qts42. The play Matta-vilasa-Prahasand was authored by
(a) Harsha
(b) Raja Rajendra
(c) Jaidev
(d) Mahendravarman
Ans D
Qts43. Consider the following elements:
1. Durvasa's curse
2. The signet ring
3. The royal hunt
4. Mricha's asrama
Which of these elements were introduced by Kalidasa in adapting the Sakuntala-pakhyana if Mahabharata into his classic play?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Ans A
Qts44. The earliest proof of Indo-Arab intellectual contact was the Arabic translation of Brahma Gupta's Brahma Siddhanta which came to be known as
(a) Ilmulhisab
(b) Sindhind
(c) Kitabul Siddhanta
(d) Brahma Siddhanta
Ans B
Qts45. Match List I (Authors) with List II (Their works) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Authors) List II (Their works)
A. Kulasekhara Alwar 1. Perumal Tirumoli
B. Cheraman Perumal 2. Adiyula
Nayanar
C. Chekkilar 3. Periya Puranam
D. Ottakutan 4. Kalingatupparani Jayangondar
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 2 3 1
Ans A
Qts46.Assertion (A): Construction of free standing temple became a feature of Indian architecture since the Gupta period onwards.
Reason (R): Development of image worship marked this period.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans A
Qts47. Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of era in India?
(a) Gupta -Harsha - Vikram -Shaka
(b) Vikram Shaka - Gupta - Harsha
(c) Gupta- Shaka - Vikram -Harsha
(d) Vikram -Harsha Gupta - Shaka
Ans B
Qts48. Which one of the following Gupta rulers was related to the Licchavis on his mother's side?
(a) Srigupta
(b) Chandragupta-1
(c) Ghatotkachagupta
(d) Samudragupta
Ans D
Qts49. What was the head of the traders in the Gupta period called?
(a) Shresthi
(b) Kulika
(c) Sarthavaha
(d) Samaharta
Ans A
Qts50.The brick temple of Bhitargaon is famous Gupta monument, It contains which one of the following architectural features?
(a) Use of lime-mortar as cementing material
(b) Use of true arch
(c) Use of marble for decoration
(d) Use of red sandstone in the plinth
Ans A
Qts51.Assertion (A): The age of guptas is described as the golden age of Indian history.
Reason (R): The Guptas issued a large number of gold coins.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans B
Qts52.Consider the following statements:
1. There are no remains of free standing Hindu temples erected before the Gupta period.
2. All the caves at Ellora are of Hindu gods and goddesses.
3. The great temple of Shiva at Tanjore was built by Rajaraja, the Great.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
Ans A
Qts53According to I-tsting, where did Sri Gupta construct temple for the Chinese Buddhist pilgrims?
(a) Purushapura
(b) Mrigasikhavana
(c) Taxila
(d) Lumbinivana
Ans B
Qts54. Which one of the following statement is NOT correct?
(a) The earliest Indian coins bore no inscriptions
(b) Satavahanas of Deccan made coins of lead
(c) Guptas issued rupaka, the silver coins
(d) Gold coinage in India as started by Harshavardhana
Ans D
Qts55. Consider the following:
1. Kalidasa
2. Bharvi
3. Bhasa
Who among the above belonged to the Gupta age?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans A
Qts56. Which one of the following is the correct chr logical sequence?
(a) Asthadhyayi - Buddhacharita - Kathasarit - sagara - Meghaduta
(b) Asthadhyayi - Buddhacharita - Meghaduta Kathasaritsagara
(c) Budhacharita - Ashtadhyayi - Meghaduta - Kathasaritsagara
(d) Buddhacharita - Ashtadhyayi - Kathasarit sagara - Meghaduta
Ans B