01 Jan 2024
Gupta Dynasty
GK Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of Gupta Dynasty | Ancient Indian History Part -2
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and General Awareness for GK preparation of various competitive exams like SSC, Railway, NDA, AFCAT, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are based on various previous year exams papers and TCS pattern.
Here are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Gupta Dynasty. These questions are part of our Gupta dynasty series and also a part of Ancient Indian History.
1. Who was the famous Gupta ruler who issued the famous "Ashvamedha" (Horse Sacrifice) coins?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
d) Kumaragupta I
Answer: b) Samudragupta
2. Which Gupta king is believed to have issued the earliest known land grant?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
d) Kumaragupta I
Answer: a) Chandragupta I
3. The Gupta Dynasty marked the decline of which other major dynasty in India?
a) Maurya Dynasty
b) Chola Dynasty
c) Kushan Empire
d) Mughal Dynasty
Answer: c) Kushan Empire
4. Which ancient Indian text was compiled during the Gupta period and provides insights into Indian legal and social practices?
a) Arthashastra
b) Manusmriti
c) Ramayana
d) Mahabharata
Answer: b) Manusmriti
5. Who was the Gupta ruler who adopted the title "Mahendraditya"?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
d) Kumaragupta I
Answer: c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
6. The Gupta Dynasty was known for its use of which ancient Indian script for inscriptions?
a) Brahmi
b) Kharosthi
c) Devanagari
d) Pali
Answer: c) Devanagari
7. Which Gupta ruler issued the famous "Allahabad Pillar Inscription," which provides valuable historical information about his reign?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
d) Kumaragupta I
Answer: c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
8. What was the primary metal used for Gupta coinage?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Copper
d) Iron
Answer: a) Gold
9. Which famous Gupta king is associated with the "Gupta Era," which serves as the starting point for the Indian calendar system?
a) Chandragupta I
b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
d) Kumaragupta I
Answer: c) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
10. The Gupta Dynasty was known for its extensive trade and cultural exchanges with which distant civilization?
a) Roman Empire
b) Chinese Empire
c) Persian Empire
d) Egyptian Empire
Answer: b) Chinese Empire
