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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - HISTORY [Day 22]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Allahabad Pillar Inscription provides a detailed account of Chandragupta I.
- Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta I.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription provides a detailed account of Samudragupta.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription provides a detailed account of Samudragupta.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Sandivigraha in Gupta period is the name of the official who collects taxes from farmers.
- Provincial Governors in Gupta period are called Bhuktis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Sandivigraha was mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions is the minister for foreign affairs.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Sandivigraha was mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions is the minister for foreign affairs.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Harshavardhana’s period saw a tremendous growth in the economy compared to the Gupta period.
- Novel Kadambari was written by Harshavardhana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
There was a sharp economic decline in Harshavardhana’s period as compared to the economy of the Gupta period.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Novel Kadambari was written by Banabhatta and the work is completed by his son Bhusanabhatta.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
There was a sharp economic decline in Harshavardhana’s period as compared to the economy of the Gupta period.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Novel Kadambari was written by Banabhatta and the work is completed by his son Bhusanabhatta.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Harshavardha is the founder of the Nalanda Univerity.
- Subjects based on Religion were not allowed to be taught in Nalanda University.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta period. It was patronised by his successors and later by Harsha.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Different religious subjects like the Vedas, Hinayana doctrine, Mahayana Doctrine, Sankhya and Yoga philosophies were taught in Nalanda University. In addition to that, general subjects like logic, grammar, astronomy, medicine and art were in the syllabus
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta period. It was patronised by his successors and later by Harsha.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Different religious subjects like the Vedas, Hinayana doctrine, Mahayana Doctrine, Sankhya and Yoga philosophies were taught in Nalanda University. In addition to that, general subjects like logic, grammar, astronomy, medicine and art were in the syllabus
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Tripartite struggle is the name given to a century long tussle between Gurjar Pratiharas, Palas and Pallavas to control the north.
- The struggle was to gain control over the city of Kannauj and Ganga-Yamuna Doab region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The tripartite struggle was between Gurjar Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The struggle was to gain control over the city of Kannauj and Ganga-Yamuna Doab region.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
The tripartite struggle was between Gurjar Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The struggle was to gain control over the city of Kannauj and Ganga-Yamuna Doab region.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The shore temple in Mamallapuram was built by Narasimhavarman II.
- Narasimhavarman II has written the Sanskrit play Mattavilasaprahasanam.
- In Pallava period land grants given to the Buddhist Vihara’s are known as Devadhana.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The shore temple in Mamallapuram was built by Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha).
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Mahendravarman I has written the Sanskrit play Mattavilasaprahasanam.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
In Pallava period land grants given to the Temples are known as Devadhana.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The shore temple in Mamallapuram was built by Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha).
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Mahendravarman I has written the Sanskrit play Mattavilasaprahasanam.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
In Pallava period land grants given to the Temples are known as Devadhana.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to Fa-Hien punishments in Gupta period were very severe.
- Fa-Hien mentions that Chandalas were segregated from the society during Gupta period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
According to Fa-Hien, Punishments were not severe in Gupta period. Imposing a fine was a common punishment.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Fa-Hien mentions that Chandalas were segregated from the society during Gupta period.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
According to Fa-Hien, Punishments were not severe in Gupta period. Imposing a fine was a common punishment.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Fa-Hien mentions that Chandalas were segregated from the society during Gupta period.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Chalukya administration was highly decentralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas.
- The Badami Chalukyas were Brahmanical Hindus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Badami Chalukyas were Brahmanical Hindus.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Badami Chalukyas were Brahmanical Hindus.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements
- The vesara style reached its culmination under the Chalukyas.
- The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
The vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Hindu sects of Vaishnavism and Saivism flourished during the period of Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Mahinda V was successful in regaining Sri Lanka during the period of Rajendra Chola I.
- Gangaikondacholapuram was founded by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his victory against Jayasimha II (Western Chalukya King)
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (c)
Mahinda V, the king of Sri Lanka attempted to recover from the Cholas the northern part of Ceylon. Rajendra defeated him and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thus the whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Gangaikondacholapuram was founded by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his victory against Mahipala I (Pala King)
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Mahinda V, the king of Sri Lanka attempted to recover from the Cholas the northern part of Ceylon. Rajendra defeated him and seized the southern Sri Lanka. Thus the whole of Sri Lanka was made part of the Chola Empire.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Gangaikondacholapuram was founded by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his victory against Mahipala I (Pala King)
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
