Gupta Empire – Polity, Economy and Numismatics

36. Who was the Finance Minister during the Gupta period?
A) Amatya
B) Senapati
C) Mahasenapati
D) Rajaguru

37. What was the name of the silver coin issued by the Gupta dynasty?
A) Karshapana
B) Dinar
C) Rupaka
D) Jital

38. The Gupta period witnessed the development of a decimal system of numeration with the base:
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 60

39. The Gupta kings issued gold coins known as:
A) Dinars
B) Rupakas
C) Pagodas
D) Ashrafis

40. Which of the following was not a feature of Gupta polity?
A) The king was the highest authority
B) The king was assisted by a council of ministers
C) The kingdom was divided into provinces called bhuktis
D) The king’s power was checked by a parliament known as the samiti