1.	Who among the following was a Gupta ruler ?
	Vima Kadphises
	Vikramaditya
	Dhana nanda
	Kanishka
	Answer: Vikramaditya Explanation: Vikramaditya was a Gupta ruler. The following were Gupta rulers between 319AD- 540AD Chandragupta I(319-334 AD) - Samudragupta(335-380 AD) - Chandragupta II (380-414 AD) also known as Vikramaditya - Kumargupta (415- 455 AD) - Skandagupta (455-467 AD).
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2.	The Gupta imposed a fine called_____which was a plough tax paid by every cultivator owing a plough ?
	Hiranya
	Kara
	Sulka
	Halvakara
	Answer: Halvakara Explanation: Halivakara was a kind of tax for those who owned a plough during Gupta administration.
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3.	The ____ period has been described as the ‘golden age’ of Indian history ?
	Mughal
	Maratha
	Gupta
	Buddhist
	Answer: Gupta Explanation: The Gupta period has been described as the ‘golden age’ of Indian history. The period between the 4th century and 6th century AD is known as the Golden Age of India because of the large achievements Indians made in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, sculpting and painting during the Gupta Empire.
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4.	The last recognised king of the Gupta line was _____ ?
	Samudragupta
	Vishnugupta
	bimbisara
	Ashoka
	Answer: Vishnugupta Explanation: The last recognised king of the Gupta Era was: Vishnugupta also identified as Kautilya or Chankya. The reign of the Gupta Empire is from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE. It is known as the Golden Age of India.
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5.	Who was the founder of Vakataka dynasty in the third century ?
	Nagabhata
	Vindhya shakti
	Pravarasena
	Rudrasena
	Answer: Vindhya shakti Explanation: Vindhyashakti was the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
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6.	Which pillar inscriptions have recorded the achievements of Samudra Gupta, who was known as the 'Napoleon of India' for his conquests ?
	Iron Pillar
	Sun Pillar
	Vijaya Stambha
	Allahabad Pillar
	Answer: Allahabad pillar Explanation: Allahabad pillar inscription describes Samudragupta as “Napoleon of India''. It tells that he defeated several kings of northern India. Pillar is a prashasti (eulogy) composed by his courtier harishan
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7.	Which of the following was NOT a part of the ‘Navratna’ at Vikramaditya’s court ?
	Surdas
	Vararuchi
	Kshapanaka
	Kalidasa
	Answer: Surdas Explanation: Surdas was NOT a part of the ' Navratna' at Vikramaditya's court.
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8.	During the Gupta period, Gold coins were called by which names ?
	Rupaka
	Tanka
	Drama
	Dinaras
	Answer: Dinaras Explanation: During the Gupta period, Gold coins were called Dinaras. The gold coins of the Gupta rulers are extraordinary examples of artistic excellence.
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