History & Civics
'India made great progress in the field of education during the Gupta period.' Which of the following statements correctly describes the same?
- There were many pathshalas or schools
- Many students were educated in the universities
- There were many universities like Nalanda, Taxila and Sarnath where even foreign students flocked to receive higher education
- The Gupta issued a large number of gold coins
Related Questions
Which language was the Court Language of Guptas?
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Marathi
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
(i) Vaghbhatta and Dhanavantari were physicians
(ii) Varahamihira was great mathematician and astronomer
(iii) Shudraka was a great dramatist
- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (ii)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
- (i), (ii) and (iii)
Identify the reasons why Vishnu temple at Deogarh marked a transition from earlier temples.
P : Instead of flat-roofed temples, now a Shikhara was built over the Garbhagriha.
Q : This temple is erected on a platform which is decorated with sculptures based on the scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
R : Ajanta caves illustrate the great advancement that the Guptas had made in the field of architecture.
S : The brick temple at Bhitragaon is another fine specimen of the Gupta period.
- P and Q
- Q and R
- R and S
- P and S
Read the two statements given below about Kalidasa. Select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).
(A) : He is rightly called the 'Shakespeare of India'.
(B) : Kalidasa's plays and poetry have been translated into various languages of the world
- (B) contradicts (A)
- (B) is the reason for (A)
- (A) is true but (B) is false
- (A) and (B) are independent of each other