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Question-1
Who authored the Harshacharita?
(A)
Harsha himself
(B)
Bana
(C)
Hieun Tsang
(D)
Fahien
Question-2
Which one of these statements is not true regarding the social and economic life during Harsha’s reign?
(A)
The position of women was very good.
(B)
The practise of Swayamvara had declined
(C)
Trade and commerce had declined
(D)
Villages were self sufficient
Question-3
Which place was made Harsha’s capital after his first expedition?
(A)
Bengal
(B)
Kanauj
(C)
Malva
(D)
Kalinga
Question-4
Which of these inscriptions is said to contain the sign of Harsha?
(A)
Allahabad inscription
(B)
Madhuben plate inscription
(C)
Sonpat inscription
(D)
Banskhera inscription
Question-5
What do you mean by nilopitu?
(A)
Title given to administrative officers.
(B)
The Archive of Harsha’s period.
(C)
Tax on the peasants
(D)
Donations to the Brahmins
Question-6
Which amongst these was not a way of disposal of the dead during the reign of Harsha?
(A)
Cremation
(B)
Water burial
(C)
Exposure in the woods
(D)
Coffins
Question-7
What does the term ‘Nalanda’ mean?
(A)
Light
(B)
Giver of Knowledge
(C)
Sanctuary
(D)
Heaven
Question-8
Which among the following statements regarding Nalanda University is not true?
(A)
Though it was a Mahayana University, different religious subjects like the Vedas, Hinayana doctrine, Sankhya and Yoga philosophies were also taught in Nalanda.
(B)
Nalanda University was a residential university and education was free including the boarding and lodging. It was maintained with the revenue derived from 100 to 200 villages endowed by different rulers.
(C)
Admission to Nalanda was open to all.
(D)
It had an observatory and a great library housed in three buildings.
Question-9
What is the common connection between Ratnavali, Nagananda and Priyardarsika?
(A)
All are dramas.
(B)
Historical sources of knowledge on Harsha’s period
(C)
All were written by Harsha
(D)
All the above
Question-10
The famous Hinayana University during Harsha’s reign was located at:
(A)
Kanauj
(B)
Kalinga
(C)
Valabhi
(D)
Ujjain
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