Harshavardhana Empire MCQ Question Answers

Harshavardhana Empire Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Q. A great astronomer and mathematician during the Gupta period was

A.
Vagabhatta
B.
Bhanugupta
C.
Aryabhatta
D.
Varahamihira

Answer

Correct Answer : Aryabhatta

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Q. After the death of Harsha, a tripartite struggle ensued between the three contemporary powers for the supremacy of Kannauj. Which of the following was not a party in the struggle?

A.
Rastrakutas
B.
Gurjar Partiharas
C.
Palas
D.
Paramaras

Answer

Correct Answer : Paramaras

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Q. Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor?

A.
Kumaragupta
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Harshavardhana
D.
Kanishka

Answer

Correct Answer : Harshavardhana

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Q. Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan’s period was

A.
I-tsang
B.
Fa-hien
C.
Nishka
D.
Hiuen Tsang

Answer

Correct Answer : Hiuen Tsang

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Q. During which Gupta King’s reign did the Chinese traveller Fahien visit India?

A.
Samudra Gupta
B.
Chandra Gupta-I
C.
Chandragupta II
D.
Kumara Gupta

Answer

Correct Answer : Chandragupta II

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Q. Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by

A.
Pulakesin-Il
B.
Pulakesin-I
C.
Vikramaditya-I
D.
Vikramaditya-II

Answer

Correct Answer : Pulakesin-Il

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Q. Gupta Dynasty was famous for

A.
Imperialism
B.
Art and architecture
C.
Revenue and land reform
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Art and architecture

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Q. Harsha was defeated by

A.
King of Valabhi
B.
Sasanka
C.
Bhaskarvarman
D.
Pulakeshin II

Answer

Correct Answer : Pulakeshin II

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Q. Harsha was the last great royal patron of

A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Shaivism
D.
Bhagavatism

Answer

Correct Answer : Buddhism

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Q. Harshacharita the biography of Harsha, was written by

A.
Sudraka
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Sri Harsha
D.
Gunadhva

Answer

Correct Answer : Banabhatta

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