14000+ MCQs Ancient History (The Gupta and the Post-Gupta Period)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 03/05/2026
1. The six distinct school of Indian philosophy–Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaishasika, Mimamsa, Vedanta became fully articulated during the:
2. Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period is not correct?
3. Which is called Lokayata Darshan?
4. ‘Prithivyah Pratham Veer’ was the title of:
5. Which of the following was not a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position?
6. Fa-hien’s mission to India was to:
7. During which age did women enjoy equality with men?
8. Assertion (A) Ramagupta had issued the copper coins. Reason (R) Copper coins have been found at Vidisha and Udaigiri.
9. Consider the following statements.
I. During post-Gupta period, Hinduism became the most dominant religion of India. II. In post Gupta period, Tantricism had a great hold on Mahayana form of Buddhism. Select the correct answer using the code below.
10. In Ancient India, which dynasty’s rule is considered as the golden age?
11. From which inscription it is known that Skandagupta defeated Hunas?
12. The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called …... which was a plough tax paid by every cultivator owning a plough.
13. What was the the main source of income during the Gupta period?
14. Aryabhatta and Kalidasa were in the court of which Gupta ruler?
15. In post Gupta period administration, Provinces were called as:
16. King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of this brother:
17. 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.
18. In Gupta Age, guilds formed the major institutions in:
19. The Gupta Emperor who defeated the ‘Hunas’ was:
20. In which of the following play, it was mentioned that, Ramagupta was the ruler of Gupta dynasty?
21. During post Gupta period, main business centre was:
22. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
23. Hiuen-Tsang, hailed as the prince of pilgrims, visited India during the reign of king:
24. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is the paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
25. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
26. Which one of the periods marks the beginning of the Indian temple architecture?
27. Assertion (A) Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly. Reason (R) He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.
28. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang), who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. II. As regards punishment for offences ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. III. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
29. Match List I (Eras) with List II (Reckoned from/Starting Year).
| List I (Eras) | List II (Reckoned from) |
| A. Vikrama Era | 1. 3102 BC |
| B. Saka Era | 2. 320 AD |
| C. Gupta Era | 3. 78 AD |
| D. Kali Era | 4. 58 BC |
30. Which (among these) are Gupta’s gold coins?
31. 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.
32. The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music?
33. In travel through India Fa-hien has mentioned a hospital, it was located at:
34. The place in Uttar Pradesh where Harshavardhana organised the Buddha mega convention:
35. Which of the following are latter Gupta rulers?
(i) Purvagupta
(ii) Buddhagupta
(iii) Narsimnagupta
(iv) Brahmagupta
Codes
36. Which of the following is not the work of Harsha?
37. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below.
I. Vikram Samvat began in 58 BC.
II. Saka Samvat began in 78 AD.
III. Gupta era began in 319 AD.
IV. The era of Muslim rule in India began in 1192 AD.
38. Which one of the following Indian Mathematician invented decimal place value?
39. Which among the following statements regarding the Gupta dynasty is/are correct?
I. The Kumaramatyas were the most important officers and they were appointed directly by the king in home provinces.
II. The village headman lost importance and the land transaction began to be effected without their consent.
Select the correct answer using the code below.
40. Who of the following Gupta kings granted permission to Meghverma, the ruler of Sri Lanka to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?
41. Read the following statements carefully.
I. Gupta Emperors claimed divine right for themselves.
II. Their administration was highly centralised.
III. They elaborated the tradition of land grants.
Answer on the basis of the following.
42. 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.
43. Which of the following lawgivers of the post Gupta period declared that Sudras were not slave by nature?
44. Consider the following statement.
I. Mihirakula was the Saka ruler. II. He was the great patron of Shaivism. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
45. Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakeshin-II military success against Harshavardhana?
46. Who is called ‘Crypto Buddhist’?
47. Harshavardhana organised two great religious conventions in:
48. 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?
49. Who of the following was the first Gupta ruler to issue coins?
50. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy which of the following statement is/are correct?
I. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state, and the King was the chief administrative authority on them. II. The wages, rules of work, standard and prices were fixed by guild. III. The guild had judicial powers over its members. Select the correct answer using the code given below