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SSC CGL History – The Gupta and Post-Gupta Age – Tier II Level · Marathon – 12 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.  
Chandragupta I married a princess of which clan?

Correct Answer: A [Lichchhavi]

Explanation:

Kumaradevi, a Lichchhavi.

2.  
In the NCERT grouping of the Prayaga prashasti, the descendants of the Kushanas and Shakas and the ruler of Sri Lanka:

Correct Answer: B [submitted and offered daughters in marriage]

Explanation:

Group 4 (outlying rulers) submitted; Aryavarta rulers annexed; Dakshinapatha rulers released.

3.  
Rajyavardhana, Harsha's elder brother, was killed by:

Correct Answer: D [Shashanka]

Explanation:

Shashanka, king of Gauda (Bengal).

4.  
Who founded the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi?

Correct Answer: C [Kubja Vishnuvardhana]

Explanation:

Brother of Pulakeshin II.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the temple with its builder:
P. Kailasa, Ellora Q. Vaikuntha Perumal, Kanchi R. Virupaksha, Pattadakal S. Shore temple
1. Narasimhavarman II 2. Krishna I 3. Nandivarman II 4. Lokamahadevi

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

Explanation:

Kailasa, Ellora – Krishna I; Vaikuntha Perumal, Kanchi – Nandivarman II; Virupaksha, Pattadakal – Lokamahadevi; Shore temple – Narasimhavarman II.

6.  
Hiuen Tsang refers to Harsha by the name:

Correct Answer: A [Shiladitya]

Explanation:

Shiladitya – Harsha's other name.

7.  
At the battle of Takkolam (949 CE), Krishna III defeated the:

Correct Answer: D [Cholas]

Explanation:

Rashtrakuta Krishna III beat the Cholas.

8.  
Who ended Rashtrakuta rule in 973 CE?

Correct Answer: B [Tailapa II]

Explanation:

Tailapa II founded the Chalukyas of Kalyani.

9.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Fa-Hien's account is an important source for the Gupta age.
R: Fa-Hien names Chandragupta II many times in his book.

Correct Answer: C [A is true but R is false]

Explanation:

Fa-Hien does not name the reigning king; A is true, R is false.

10.  
How many statements are trueHow many of these statements are correct?
I. Aryabhata said the earth rotates on its axis.
II. Aryabhata alone invented zero.
III. India's first satellite was named after Aryabhata.
IV. Varahamihira wrote the Brihat Samhita.

Correct Answer: D [Only three]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✗. III ✓. IV ✓. Place value with zero developed over centuries; no single inventor.

11.  
Harishena, author of the Prayaga prashasti, also held the office of:

Correct Answer: A [sandhivigrahika]

Explanation:

Minister of peace and war.

12.  
Which statement about the 'golden age' label for the Gupta period is most accurate?

Correct Answer: D [Art and learning flourished, but benefits went mainly to the upper classes]

Explanation:

Fa-Hien himself describes chandalas living outside towns.

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