Here are 50 multiple-choice questions related to the Gupta period in ancient Indian history along with their answers:
1. Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: a) Chandragupta I
2. The Gupta Empire was established in which century?
a) 3rd century AD
b) 4th century AD
c) 5th century AD
d) 6th century AD
Answer: a) 3rd century AD
3. Which Gupta ruler is known as "the Napoleon of India"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
4. Who was the famous poet and playwright in the court of Chandragupta II?
a) Kalidasa
b) Tulsidas
c) Valmiki
d) Vyasadeva
Answer: a) Kalidasa
5. The Gupta Empire reached its height under the reign of which Gupta ruler?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
6. The Gupta Empire was primarily located in which present-day country?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Answer: a) India
7. Who was the famous Chinese traveler who visited the Gupta Empire during the reign of Chandragupta II?
a) Hiuen Tsang
b) Fa-Hien
c) Ibn Battuta
d) Marco Polo
Answer: b) Fa-Hien
8. Which Gupta ruler issued the famous gold coins called "Sikka"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
9. The Gupta period is known as the "Golden Age" of which field?
a) Art and Architecture
b) Science and Mathematics
c) Literature and Philosophy
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
10. The famous iron pillar, known for its corrosion resistance, was erected during the reign of which Gupta ruler?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
11. Who among the following Gupta rulers performed the Ashwamedha sacrifice?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
12. The Nalanda University, a famous center of learning, was founded during the Gupta period in which present-day state of India?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Bihar
13. Which Gupta ruler was known for his patronage of Buddhism?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c
) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
14. Which Gupta ruler repelled the Hun invasions in the 5th century AD?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: d) Skandagupta
15. Which Gupta ruler is associated with the conquest of Deccan region?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
16. The famous Ajanta Caves, known for their rock-cut Buddhist art, were created during the Gupta period in which present-day state of India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Maharashtra
17. Which Gupta ruler was known as "Kaviraja" or "King of Poets"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
18. The Gupta Empire declined in the 6th century AD due to the invasions of which group?
a) Huns
b) Kushans
c) Greeks
d) Persians
Answer: a) Huns
19. The Gupta period saw significant advancements in which field of science?
a) Astronomy
b) Medicine
c) Mathematics
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
20. Which Gupta ruler is known for his military victories and conquests?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
21. The famous Gupta temple architecture is characterized by the use of which building material?
a) Stone
b) Brick
c) Wood
d) Marble
Answer: a) Stone
22. Who among the following Gupta rulers was a devotee of Lord Vishnu?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
23. The Gupta period witnessed the development of the concept of "zero" in which field of study?
a) Mathematics
b) Medicine
c) Philosophy
d) Literature
Answer: a) Mathematics
24. Which Gupta ruler is considered as the most powerful and influential ruler of the Gupta Empire?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
25. The Gupta Empire was a successor to which earlier Indian dynasty?
a) Maurya Dynasty
b) Kushan Empire
c) Harsha Dynasty
d) Satavahana Dynasty
Answer: b) Kushan Empire
26. Which Gupta ruler is known for his victory over the Shakas and establishing Gupta control over western India?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chand
ragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: a) Chandragupta I
27. Which Gupta ruler issued the famous "Allahabad Pillar Inscription"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: a) Chandragupta I
28. The Gupta period is known for its contribution to which form of art?
a) Sculpture
b) Painting
c) Dance
d) Music
Answer: a) Sculpture
29. Who among the following Gupta rulers adopted the title "Vikramaditya"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
30. The Gupta Empire was known for its efficient administration, which was inspired by which earlier Indian dynasty?
a) Maurya Dynasty
b) Kushan Empire
c) Harsha Dynasty
d) Satavahana Dynasty
Answer: a) Maurya Dynasty
31. Who among the following Gupta rulers is believed to have performed a horse sacrifice (Ashwamedha)?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
32. The Gupta period is considered a "Golden Age" for which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Sikhism
Answer: a) Hinduism
33. Who was the famous mathematician and astronomer in the court of Chandragupta II?
a) Aryabhata
b) Varahamihira
c) Brahmagupta
d) Bhaskara I
Answer: a) Aryabhata
34. The Gupta period witnessed the flourishing of which form of literature?
a) Epics
b) Poetry
c) Drama
d) Prose
Answer: b) Poetry
35. Who among the following Gupta rulers is considered the greatest patron of art and learning?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
36. The Gupta Empire had its capital at which city?
a) Pataliputra
b) Mathura
c) Ujjain
d) Prayag (modern-day Allahabad)
Answer: a) Pataliputra
37. Which Gupta ruler is known for his military campaign against the Pallavas of South India?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: d) Skandagupta
38. The Gupta period witnessed the development of which form of dance?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Odissi
d) Kuchipudi
Answer: b) Bharatanatyam
39. Which Gupta ruler was known for his efficient taxation system?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d)
Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
40. The Gupta period is known for its contributions to which field of medicine?
a) Ayurveda
b) Unani medicine
c) Homeopathy
d) Modern medicine
Answer: a) Ayurveda
41. Which Gupta ruler is believed to have married a Naga princess?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: b) Samudragupta
42. The Gupta period is known for its development of which form of temple architecture?
a) Nagara style
b) Dravida style
c) Vesara style
d) Indo-Islamic style
Answer: a) Nagara style
43. Who among the following Gupta rulers is associated with the "Gupta Era"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: a) Chandragupta I
44. The Gupta period witnessed the compilation of which famous Sanskrit text?
a) Ramayana
b) Mahabharata
c) Puranas
d) Arthashastra
Answer: c) Puranas
45. Which Gupta ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and his love for music?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
46. The Gupta period is known for the development of which musical instrument?
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Veena
d) Bansuri
Answer: c) Veena
47. Which Gupta ruler is associated with the famous "Iron Pillar of Delhi"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: c) Chandragupta II
48. The Gupta period witnessed the development of which style of painting?
a) Mughal painting
b) Rajput painting
c) Pahari painting
d) Ajanta painting
Answer: d) Ajanta painting
49. Who among the following Gupta rulers is known as the last great Gupta emperor?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II
d) Skandagupta
Answer: d) Skandagupta
50. The Gupta Empire declined in the 6th century AD due to the invasions of which foreign power?
a) Greeks
b) Persians
c) Huns
d) Mongols
Answer: c) Huns
These questions and answers should provide you with a good foundation of knowledge about the Gupta period for competitive exams. Good luck with your preparation!
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