26 -Gupta Empire – Polity and Administration

1. Who among the following Gupta emperor made Ujjain as his second capital?

[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta I
[D] Kumargupta I

2. In context with the “Village Headman” of Gupta Era in ancient India, consider the following statements:

The Village headman used to manage the village daily affairs with the consent of the King
No land transaction could be effected without the consent of the Village headman

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

3. The Royal seal of Guptas bore the emblem of _________?

[A] Hasti (Elephant)
[B] Mayura ( Peacock)
[C] Garuda (Eagle)
[D] Tiger

4. What was the correct rank of ” Baladhikarana” in the Gupta Age?

[A] Head of Army
[B] Head of State Police Department
[C] Head of cavalry
[D] Head of intelligence

5. Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?

[A] Manusmriti
[B] Parashara Smriti
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[D] Vyasa Smriti

6. Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?

[A] Manusmriti
[B] Parashara Smriti
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[D] Vyasa Smriti