41. Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?
A) Samudragupta
B) Chandragupta I
C) Chandragupta II
D) Skandagupta
Answer: B) Chandragupta I
42. The Gupta period witnessed the rise of a class of merchants known as:
A) Vaisyas
B) Kshatriyas
C) Brahmins
D) Shudras
Answer: A) Vaisyas
43. What was the name of the copper coin issued by the Gupta dynasty?
A) Karshapana
B) Dinar
C) Jital
D) Pana
Answer: D) Pana
44. The Gupta period witnessed the growth of agriculture due to the development of:
A) Irrigation facilities
B) Scientific farming methods
C) New crops like sugarcane and cotton
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
45. Which Gupta ruler is known as the Napoleon of India?
A) Samudragupta
B) Chandragupta I
C) Chandragupta II
D) Skandagupta
Answer: A) Samudragupta