Sample questions
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CDS2020
Which one of the following statements about Gupta coins is not correct?
- A Gupta kings issued large number of gold coins known as Dinar.
- B Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta and Budhagupta issued several silver coins.
- C The obverse of coins are carved with the images of the kings and on the reverse are carved deities.
- D The largest number of coins issued by the Guptas were of copper. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Ancient India
CDS2014
The University of Nalanda was set up by which Gupta ruler?
- A Kumaragupta II
- B Kumaragupta I ✓
- C Chandragupta II
- D Samudragupta
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Ancient India
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