HP Daily GK brings you 20 important exam-oriented GK questions (continued from Day 24) for HPPSC, HP Patwari, HP Police, HP Clerk, and other HP Government exams. The HP GK questions are in both English and Hindi. The candidates preparing for HP Patwari must practice these multiple choice questions as they are based purely on HP Patwari exam syllabus.
📘 Current GK Topic: Indian History – Empires – The Sangam, Gupta and Harshavardhana Empire (as per HP Patwari Syllabus)
The Sangam Age, the Gupta Age, and the period of Harshavardhana are very important sections for the HP Patwari and other HPRCA examinations because they cover key developments in early Indian political, cultural, and economic history. Questions from these topics frequently appear in government exams since they represent major phases of Indian civilization. The Sangam Age introduces candidates to the early South Indian kingdoms—the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras—and highlights the growth of Tamil literature, trade, and regional administration. Understanding this period helps aspirants learn about early Indian society, maritime trade with the Roman world, and the development of classical Tamil culture.
The Gupta Age, often called the Golden Age of India, is equally important for competitive exams. During this period, India witnessed remarkable achievements in literature, science, mathematics, and art. Scholars such as Aryabhata contributed to astronomy and mathematics, while Kalidasa enriched Sanskrit literature. The Gupta administration, coinage system, and cultural advancements are commonly asked topics in objective exams.
The Post-Gupta period, especially the reign of Harshavardhana, marks a transition in Indian history. Harsha unified large parts of North India and promoted education, religion, and cultural exchange. Accounts by the Chinese traveler Xuanzang also provide valuable historical information. Studying these periods helps students understand the continuity and transformation of Indian civilizatio
For competitive exams like HPPSC and State PSC, these are crucial because they link political expansion,religious development, economic growth, and artistic evolution. Understanding them helps you grasp how ancient India became part of a larger Eurasian network of ideas and trade.
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Q31. The famous port of the Pandya kingdom was:
प्रश्न 31. पांड्य राज्य का प्रसिद्ध बंदरगाह कौन-सा था?
A. Korkai
B. Puhar
C. Muziris
D. Arikamedu
A. कोरकई
B. पुहार
C. मुजिरिस
D. अरिकामेडु
Q32. Which Chera ruler is famous in Sangam literature?
प्रश्न 32. संगम साहित्य में कौन-सा चेर शासक प्रसिद्ध है?
A. Karikala
B. Senguttuvan
C. Neduncheliyan
D. Udayin
A. करिकाल
B. सेनगुट्टुवन
C. नेदुंचेलियन
D. उदायिन
Q33. Karikala was a famous ruler of which dynasty?
प्रश्न 33. करिकाल किस वंश का प्रसिद्ध शासक था?
A. Chola
B. Chera
C. Pandya
D. Pallava
A. चोल
B. चेर
C. पांड्य
D. पल्लव
Q34. Which river valley was associated with early Chola civilization?
प्रश्न 34. प्रारंभिक चोल सभ्यता किस नदी घाटी से संबंधित थी?
A. Krishna
B. Godavari
C. Kaveri
D. Narmada
A. कृष्णा
B. गोदावरी
C. कावेरी
D. नर्मदा
Q35. The Sangam assemblies were held in:
प्रश्न 35. संगम सभाएँ कहाँ आयोजित होती थीं?
A. Uraiyur
B. Madurai
C. Vanchi
D. Kanchi
A. उरैयूर
B. मदुरै
C. वंची
D. कांची
Q36. The famous Gupta ruler who issued silver coins was:
प्रश्न 36. चांदी के सिक्के जारी करने वाला प्रसिद्ध गुप्त शासक कौन था?
A. Chandragupta II
B. Samudragupta
C. Kumaragupta
D. Skandagupta
A. चंद्रगुप्त द्वितीय
B. समुद्रगुप्त
C. कुमारगुप्त
D. स्कंदगुप्त
Q37. The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is associated with which ruler?
प्रश्न 37. मेहरौली का लौह स्तंभ किस शासक से संबंधित है?
A. Samudragupta
B. Kumaragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. Skandagupta
A. समुद्रगुप्त
B. कुमारगुप्त
C. चंद्रगुप्त द्वितीय
D. स्कंदगुप्त
Q38. Who composed the Sanskrit play “Abhijnana Shakuntalam”?
प्रश्न 38. संस्कृत नाटक “अभिज्ञान शाकुंतलम्” किसने लिखा?
A. Bana
B. Kalidasa
C. Harsha
D. Bhavabhuti
A. बाण
B. कालिदास
C. हर्ष
D. भवभूति
Q39. Aryabhata was famous for his contribution to:
प्रश्न 39. आर्यभट्ट किस क्षेत्र में योगदान के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे?
A. Medicine
B. Astronomy
C. Literature
D. Politics
A. चिकित्सा
B. खगोल विज्ञान
C. साहित्य
D. राजनीति
Q40. The famous medical scholar of the Gupta Age was:
प्रश्न 40. गुप्त काल का प्रसिद्ध वैद्य कौन था?
A. Charaka
B. Aryabhata
C. Kalidasa
D. Bana
A. चरक
B. आर्यभट्ट
C. कालिदास
D. बाण
Q41. The Gupta rulers were mainly followers of:
प्रश्न 41. गुप्त शासक मुख्यतः किस धर्म के अनुयायी थे?
A. Buddhism
B. Vaishnavism
C. Jainism
D. Shaivism
A. बौद्ध धर्म
B. वैष्णव धर्म
C. जैन धर्म
D. शैव धर्म
Q42. The Gupta Empire declined mainly due to:
प्रश्न 42. गुप्त साम्राज्य के पतन का मुख्य कारण क्या था?
A. Hun invasions
B. Arab invasions
C. Turkish invasions
D. Mongol invasions
A. हूण आक्रमण
B. अरब आक्रमण
C. तुर्क आक्रमण
D. मंगोल आक्रमण
Q43. The capital of Harshavardhana before Kannauj was:
प्रश्न 43. कन्नौज से पहले हर्ष की राजधानी कहाँ थी?
A. Pataliputra
B. Thanesar
C. Ujjain
D. Delhi
A. पाटलिपुत्र
B. थानेसर
C. उज्जैन
D. दिल्ली
Q44. Harsha organized a religious assembly every five years at:
प्रश्न 44. हर्ष हर पाँच वर्ष में धार्मिक सभा कहाँ आयोजित करता था?
A. Mathura
B. Prayag
C. Kashi
D. Nalanda
A. मथुरा
B. प्रयाग
C. काशी
D. नालंदा
Q45. Which text describes the life of Harshavardhana?
प्रश्न 45. हर्षवर्धन के जीवन का वर्णन किस ग्रंथ में है?
A. Rajatarangini
B. Harshacharita
C. Arthashastra
D. Mudrarakshasa
A. राजतरंगिणी
B. हर्षचरित
C. अर्थशास्त्र
D. मुद्राराक्षस
Q46. Xuanzang described India during whose reign?
प्रश्न 46. ह्वेनसांग ने भारत का वर्णन किसके शासनकाल में किया?
A. Harshavardhana
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. Ashoka
A. हर्षवर्धन
B. समुद्रगुप्त
C. चंद्रगुप्त द्वितीय
D. अशोक
Q47. The famous university visited by Xuanzang was:
प्रश्न 47. ह्वेनसांग द्वारा देखे गए प्रसिद्ध विश्वविद्यालय का नाम क्या था?
A. Takshashila
B. Nalanda
C. Vikramshila
D. Vallabhi
A. तक्षशिला
B. नालंदा
C. विक्रमशिला
D. वल्लभी
Q48. The administrative unit during the Gupta period was called:
प्रश्न 48. गुप्त काल में प्रशासनिक इकाई को क्या कहा जाता था?
A. Janapada
B. Bhukti
C. Vishaya
D. Mandala
A. जनपद
B. भुक्ति
C. विषय
D. मंडल
Q49. The Gupta script later developed into:
प्रश्न 49. गुप्त लिपि आगे चलकर किस लिपि में विकसित हुई?
A. Nagari
B. Kharosthi
C. Persian
D. Greek
A. नागरी
B. खरोष्ठी
C. फारसी
D. यूनानी
Q50. Harsha’s kingdom extended mainly over:
प्रश्न 50. हर्ष का साम्राज्य मुख्यतः कहाँ तक फैला था?
A. Northern India
B. Southern India
C. Western India
D. Eastern India
A. उत्तरी भारत
B. दक्षिण भारत
C. पश्चिम भारत
D. पूर्वी भारत
✅ Answers
31-A, 32-B, 33-A, 34-C, 35-B, 36-A, 37-C, 38-B, 39-B, 40-A,
41-B, 42-A, 43-B, 44-B, 45-B, 46-A, 47-B, 48-B, 49-A, 50-A
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