Insights Static Quiz -136, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following texts trace the political history of Gupta empire
- Mudhrakshasam
- Puranas
- Fahien’s accounts
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Answer: A
- Puranas throw light on the royal genealogy of the Gupta kings.
- Contemporary literary works like the Devichandraguptam and the Mudhrakshasam written by Visakadatta provide information regarding the rise of the Guptas.
- The Chinese traveler Fahien, who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II, has left a valuable account of the social, economic and religious conditions of the Gupta empire.
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Answer: A
- Puranas throw light on the royal genealogy of the Gupta kings.
- Contemporary literary works like the Devichandraguptam and the Mudhrakshasam written by Visakadatta provide information regarding the rise of the Guptas.
- The Chinese traveler Fahien, who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II, has left a valuable account of the social, economic and religious conditions of the Gupta empire.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Find the correct match such that the inscription is relevant to the King
- Allahabad pillar – Samudragupta
- Mehrauli Pillar – Chandragupta 1
Select the correct code
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Answer: C
- Mehrauli inscription refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I.
- The most important source for the reign of Samudragupta is the Allahabad Pillar inscription. It describes his personality and This inscription is engraved on an Asokan pillar. It is written in classical Sanskrit, using the Nagari script. It consists of
33 lines composed by Harisena. It describes the circumstances of Samudragupta’s accession, his military campaigns in north India and the Deccan, his relationship with other contemporary rulers, and his accomplishments as a poet and scholar
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Answer: C
- Mehrauli inscription refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I.
- The most important source for the reign of Samudragupta is the Allahabad Pillar inscription. It describes his personality and This inscription is engraved on an Asokan pillar. It is written in classical Sanskrit, using the Nagari script. It consists of
33 lines composed by Harisena. It describes the circumstances of Samudragupta’s accession, his military campaigns in north India and the Deccan, his relationship with other contemporary rulers, and his accomplishments as a poet and scholar
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Gupta provincial administration
- Provinces were termed as Bhuktis, governed by Uparikas
- Provinces were further subdivided into Vishyas
Which of the above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – C
- In Gupta age, the king maintained a close contact with the provincial administration through a class of officials called Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas.
- Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas. They were mostly chosen from among the princes.
- Bhuktis were subdivided into Vishyas or districts. They were governed by Vishyapatis.
- Nagara Sreshtis were the officers looking after the city administration.
- The villages in the district were under the control of Gramikas.
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Answer – C
- In Gupta age, the king maintained a close contact with the provincial administration through a class of officials called Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas.
- Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas. They were mostly chosen from among the princes.
- Bhuktis were subdivided into Vishyas or districts. They were governed by Vishyapatis.
- Nagara Sreshtis were the officers looking after the city administration.
- The villages in the district were under the control of Gramikas.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about general administration in Gupta age
- There were severe punishments
- Spy system was not present
- Routes were not safe from robbery
Which of the above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – B
- Fahien’s account on the Gupta administration provides useful information. He characterises the Gupta administration as mild and benevolent. There were no restrictions on people’s movements and they enjoyed a large degree of personal freedom. There was no state interference in the individual’s life. Punishments were not severe. Imposing a fine was a common punishment.
- There was no spy system.
- The administration was so efficient that the roads were kept safe for travelers, and there was no fear of thieves. He mentioned that people were generally prosperous and the crimes were negligible.
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Answer – B
- Fahien’s account on the Gupta administration provides useful information. He characterises the Gupta administration as mild and benevolent. There were no restrictions on people’s movements and they enjoyed a large degree of personal freedom. There was no state interference in the individual’s life. Punishments were not severe. Imposing a fine was a common punishment.
- There was no spy system.
- The administration was so efficient that the roads were kept safe for travelers, and there was no fear of thieves. He mentioned that people were generally prosperous and the crimes were negligible.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following about social life under Guptas
- Untouchables were segregated from the society
- Women were discouraged to study religious texts
Which of the above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – C
- During the Gupta period, the caste system became rigid. The Brahmins occupied the top ladder of the society. They were given enormous gifts by the rulers as well as other wealthy people. The practice of untouchability had slowly begun during this period. Fahien mentions that Chandalas were segregated from the society.
- The position of women had also become miserable during the Gupta period. They were prohibited from studying the religious texts like the Puranas. The subjection of women to men was thoroughly regularized. But it was insisted that they should be protected and generously treated by men. The practice of Swyamvara was given up and the Manusmriti suggested the early marriage for girls.
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Answer – C
- During the Gupta period, the caste system became rigid. The Brahmins occupied the top ladder of the society. They were given enormous gifts by the rulers as well as other wealthy people. The practice of untouchability had slowly begun during this period. Fahien mentions that Chandalas were segregated from the society.
- The position of women had also become miserable during the Gupta period. They were prohibited from studying the religious texts like the Puranas. The subjection of women to men was thoroughly regularized. But it was insisted that they should be protected and generously treated by men. The practice of Swyamvara was given up and the Manusmriti suggested the early marriage for girls.
