SSC CGL History – The Gupta and Post-Gupta Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL History – The Gupta and Post-Gupta Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Match the followingMatch the author with the work:
P. Vishakhadatta Q. Shudraka R. Amarasimha S. Varahamihira
1. Mrichchhakatika 2. Mudrarakshasa 3. Amarakosha 4. Brihat Samhita

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4]

Explanation:

Vishakhadatta – Mudrarakshasa; Shudraka – Mrichchhakatika; Amarasimha – Amarakosha; Varahamihira – Brihat Samhita.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the inscription with the king:
P. Prayaga prashasti Q. Aihole inscription R. Bhitari pillar S. Mehrauli iron pillar
1. Samudragupta 2. Pulakeshin II 3. Chandragupta II 4. Skandagupta

Correct Answer: B [P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3]

Explanation:

Prayaga prashasti – Samudragupta; Aihole inscription – Pulakeshin II; Bhitari pillar – Skandagupta; Mehrauli iron pillar – Chandragupta II.

3.  
Which pair is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: D [Kamasutra – Banabhatta]

Explanation:

Kamasutra is by Vatsyayana; Banabhatta wrote Kadambari and Harshacharita.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about Harsha are correct?
I. Hiuen Tsang was honoured at his court.
II. He wrote the Sanskrit plays Ratnavali and Nagananda.
III. He was defeated by Shashanka on the Narmada.

Correct Answer: A [I and II only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. Pulakeshin II stopped him on the Narmada.

5.  
Harsha's Banskhera and Madhuban inscriptions are:

Correct Answer: C [copper-plate grants]

Explanation:

Banskhera and Madhuban – copper plates of Harsha.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: A lion-slayer coin alone does not prove that the issuer was Chandragupta II.
R: Kumaragupta I also issued lion-slayer coins.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Two kings issued the type – R explains A.

7.  
Reverse question'Si-yu-ki' is the travel record of which pilgrim?

Correct Answer: D [Hiuen Tsang]

Explanation:

Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang).

8.  
Spot My Mistake'The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi was carved from a single rock by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.' Which part is wrong?

Correct Answer: A [it confuses Kanchi's structural Kailasanatha with Ellora's rock-cut Kailasa]

Explanation:

Kailasa (Ellora) – rock-cut, Krishna I; Kailasanatha (Kanchi) – built by Narasimhavarman II.

9.  
Trick Spotter'Which Chinese pilgrim came in the fifth century?' Quickest method?

Correct Answer: A [Pilgrim Clock: Fa = Fifth → Fa-Hien]

Explanation:

Fa-Hien – fifth century (Chandragupta II); Hiuen Tsang – Harsha.

10.  
Nalanda monastery was founded in the time of:

Correct Answer: D [Kumaragupta I]

Explanation:

Founded under Kumaragupta I; Harsha was a later patron.

11.  
The Hun ruler Mihirakula was defeated by:

Correct Answer: C [Yashodharman of Malwa]

Explanation:

Mandasor inscription of Yashodharman; also Narasimhagupta Baladitya.

12.  
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is named after:

Correct Answer: B [Narasimhavarman I]

Explanation:

His title Mamalla, 'great wrestler'.

13.  
Amoghavarsha I made which city the Rashtrakuta capital?

Correct Answer: A [Manyakheta]

Explanation:

Manyakheta (Malkhed).

14.  
Mattavilasa Prahasana was written by the Pallava king:

Correct Answer: D [Mahendravarman I]

Explanation:

Mahendravarman I – a Sanskrit comedy.

15.  
Gupta provinces were called:

Correct Answer: C [bhukti]

Explanation:

Bhukti – province; vishaya – district.

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