81. The emergence of “moneylenders” during this period was primarily due to:
a) Increased agricultural production
b) Expansion of trade and commerce
c) Implementation of tax reforms
d) Decline of the caste system
82. The “Saka Era” is associated with the reign of which ruler?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Ashoka the Great
c) Kanishka the Great
d) Harsha Vardhana
83. The “Kalinga Kingdom” was renowned for its trade in:
a) Silk and spices
b) Ivory and precious stones
c) Horses and camels
d) Incense and perfumes
84. The “Monsoonal agriculture” during this period was supported by the cultivation of:
a) Rice and wheat
b) Millets and barley
c) Sugarcane and cotton
d) Pulses and spices
85. The “Navaratna” (Nine Gems) was a group of scholars and intellectuals associated with the court of which ruler?
a) Samudragupta
b) Harsha Vardhana
c) Chandragupta II
d) Krishnadevaraya
