14000+ MCQs Ancient History (The Gupta and the Post-Gupta Period)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 09/12/2025
1. With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
2. The Allahabad pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?
3. The six distinct school of Indian philosophy–Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaishasika, Mimamsa, Vedanta became fully articulated during the:
4. In whose reign-period the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang visited India?
5. Which of the following architecture are of Gupta period?
I. Dashavatara Temple
II. Trimurti at Elephanta Caves
III. Nalanda University
IV. Sanchi Stupa
V. Bitargaon Temple
6. The Chinese traveller who visited Bhinmal was:
7. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
8. With reference to the scholars/ litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
I. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. II. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. III. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9. Who oriented Harsha towards Buddhism?
10. Which of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta period?
11. Centres located in Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil country during the Gupta period were associated with which of the following?
13. In ancient India, the irrigation tax was called:
14. ‘Kumarasambhava’, an epic poem was composed by:
15. Consider the following statements.
(i) Gupta rulers were the vassals of Kushans.
(ii) The original kingdom of the Guptas comprised Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
16. Kalidas was in ruling period of:
17. King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of this brother:
18. Who founded Maitraka dynasty?
19. The major reason behind remembering Hiuen-Tsang is:
20. Generally, which one of the following, had the first right over ‘stridhan’, in case of succession?
21. Consider the following statements.
I. According to Epigraphic Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Buddhism and Jainism, flourished during Kumaragupta’s reign.
II. Kumaragupta’s silver coins describe him as a devotee of Vishnu.
III. Chandragupta-II was the son of Kumaragupta.
IV. Kumaragupta assumed himself the title of ‘Mahendraditya’.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
22. In the Gupta period, the largest number of coins were issued in:
23. Which Gupta ruler had issued the largest varieties of coins?
24. The last recognised king of the Gupta line was:
25. Which of the following the pillar inscriptions has recorded the achievements of Samudragupta, who was known as the ‘Napoleon of India’ for his conquests?
26. Where was the capital of Gauda kingdom?
27. Poet Bana was inhabitant of:
28. The most ancient monastery in India is:
29. Consider the following statements
I. The trade with South East Asia during post Gupta age registered a significant increase. II. Saurastra (Gujarat) was famous for its bell metal industry during this period. Select the correct answer using the code below.
30. The ancient Indian Play Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta has its subject on:
31. Consider the following statements.
I. The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien attended the fourth Great Buddhist Council held by Kanishka.
II. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang met Harsha and found him to be antagonistic to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
32. Where was the capital of Maukhari rulers?
33. During post Gupta period, main business centre was:
34. Which of the following inscriptions state that Skandagupta became the ‘ruler of the Earth’ by his own powers?
35. Human sacrifice was prevalent in which of the following sect?
36. Which one of the periods marks the beginning of the Indian temple architecture?
37. Information regarding time to Harsha is contained in the books of:
38. Consider the following statements.
(i) The wife of Chandragupta-I was a Licchavi Princess.
(ii) He was the second Gupta ruler to attain the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
39. Match the following (Chandragupta II's Navratnas).
| List I (Navratna) | List II (Related Field) |
| A. Kalidasa | 1. Physician |
| B. Sanku | 2. Architecture/Vastu Shastra |
| C. Vararuchi | 3. Literature/Poetry |
| D. Dhanvantri | 4. Grammarian/Linguist |
40. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
41. Which one of the following is the highest value according to Charvaka?
42. Who among the following had defeated Huna ruler Mihirakula?
43. Which ruler of Bengal was the contemporary of Harsha?
44. Who was the first Gupta ruler to attain the title of ‘Maharaja Dhiraja’?
45. Fa-hien’s mission to India was to:
46. Which of the following are latter Gupta rulers?
(i) Purvagupta
(ii) Buddhagupta
(iii) Narsimnagupta
(iv) Brahmagupta
Codes
47. During the reign of which of the following dynasties did Kalidasa flourish?
48. Shaiva saints were called:
49. Who founded the Maukhari dynasty?
50. The ‘Panchasiddhantika’ of Varahamihira is based on:
