Socio-Economic Survey of Gupta Period MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Socio-Economic Survey of the Gupta Period explains society, economy, trade, agriculture, taxation and urban development during the Golden Age of Ancient India. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Which one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta period?
Correct Answer:
(A) Tamralipti
The Tamralipti port in Bengal was a prominent port during the Gupta period from where trade was conducted with south-east Asia, China, Lanka, Java, Sumatra as well as northern India. Western coast had an important port of Bhrigu Kachchha (Bharuch) from where Gupta rulers used to trade with western countries.
Ques: 2
India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with south-East Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of the early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
As compared to other countries, India had a better shipbuilding technology in ancient and medieval times.
Correct Answer:
(C) and
India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with South East Asia across the Bay of Bengal, as the monsoon winds originated from the Bay of Bengal facilitated the cruise, which in turn enhanced trade and cultural contacts. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques: 3
During which age, did women enjoy equality with men?
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of these
Except for the Vedic age, the situation of women was never good in ancient India. In the age of Gupta, Maurya and Chola, the evidence of inferior condition of women has been found. Thus, condition of women with men cannot be compared to any age.
Ques: 4
What was the land revenue rate in Gupta age?
Correct Answer:
(B) Sixth part of the production
A person who used to cultivate on the official land of the ruler they had to pay a part of crop-products as tax in Gupta period which was the sixth portion of the production. Land revenue is known as ‘Udrang’ and “Bhag” in Gupta inscriptions.
Ques: 5
Which of the following is a prominent feature of the Gupta economy?
Correct Answer:
(B) Strong inland and overseas trade networks
The Gupta Empire had a well-developed network of internal trade, with key trade hubs like Pataliputra and Ujjain facilitating the exchange of goods across the empire.
The empire facilitated trade through both land and sea routes, connecting India with various regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.