Golden Age Of India Under Guptas

Exam-Oriented Q&A

Q1: Why is the Gupta period called the Golden Age of India?
Answer: Political stability, economic growth, and high achievements in art, literature, and science.

Q2: Name two major literary works from this era.
Answer: Kālidāsa’s Shakuntala and Meghadūta.

Q3: Who introduced zero and the place-value system?
Answer: Aryabhata in the late 5th century CE.

Q4: How did Gupta coinage support the economy?
Answer: Uniform gold and silver coins promoted trade and fiscal unity.

Q5: What lasting impact did Gupta scientific work have?
Answer: Aryabhata’s and Varāhamihira’s texts became cornerstones of astronomy and mathematics.