Static Quiz – 26th October 2023

1. With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?

1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by the first century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of the third century AD.
3. The concept of the sine of an angle was known in the fifth century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in Seventh century AD.

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2. Who of the following was the first Gupta ruler to issue coins ?

3. With reference to forced labor (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

4. Which type of land was called ‘Aprahat’?

5. Read the following statements carefully–

1. Gupta Emperors claimed divine rights for themselves
2. Their administration was highly centralized
3. They extended the tradition of land grants

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