Ancient History Important MCQs Part-1 for Prelims

Ancient History Important MCQs Part-1 for Prelims
Ancient History Important MCQs for Prelims Q1. The famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien visited India primarily during the reign of which Gupta emperor, and what was his main purpose for travelling? a) Samudragupta; to study the astronomical advances.  b) Chandragupta II; to collect authentic Buddhist scriptures (Vinaya Pitaka).  c) Skandagupta; to document the rise of the Huna invaders.  d) Kumaragupta I; to establish the Nalanda University. Correct Answer: b) Chandragupta II; to collect authentic Buddhist scriptures (Vinaya Pitaka). Explanation : Fa-Hien (or Faxian) visited India between 399 CE and 414 CE, during the peak reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). His primary purpose was to visit the birthplace of Buddhism and collect copies of the Buddhist Vinaya Pitaka (rules for the monastic order). His accounts provide a peaceful and prosperous view of the Gupta Empire's heartland. Q2. Which one of the following scientific figures from the Gupta age is credited with formulating the theory tha…

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