41. Which of the following was not a major center of learning during the Gupta period?
A) Nalanda
B) Takshashila
C) Ujjain
D) Vallabhi
Answer: C) Ujjain
42. What was the name of the famous Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived during the Gupta period and made important contributions to trigonometry and algebra?
A) Aryabhata
B) Varahamihira
C) Brahmagupta
D) Bhaskara II
Answer: C) Brahmagupta
43. Who was the famous philosopher who wrote “Vaisesika-sutra” during the Gupta period?
A) Kanada
B) Gautama Buddha
C) Shankaracharya
D) Ramanuja
Answer: A) Kanada
44. Which of the following was not a major Gupta center of art and architecture?
A) Sarnath
B) Sanchi
C) Ellora
D) Ajanta
Answer: C) Ellora
45. Who was the famous mathematician who wrote “Lilavati” during the Gupta period?
A) Aryabhata
B) Varahamihira
C) Brahmagupta
D) Bhaskara II
Answer: C) Brahmagupta