History & Civics
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
Related Questions
'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
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
What is the most significant aspect of the given picture.

- Inverted lotus built at the top
- Polished stone with lustre
- Rustless wonder showing art of metallurgy reaching the pinnacle
- The statue of Buddha at the top of pillar
Who was Fa-Hien, and during whose reign did he visit India?