INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the social and cultural conditions in the post-Gupta period?
A
The number of land-grants increased
B
The number of castes increased
C
The tantric activities increased
D
The Central control increased
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution Option 4 is NOT correct. Gupta Period (320-550 AD): Forced labor (Vishti) became more common than before in this period, it was considered as a source of income for the state, a sort of tax paid by the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is 2 only. The social structure during the Gupta period: During the Gupta period, the caste system became rigid. Brahmanas occupied the top ladder of society.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is The ruled mainly overs parts of north and central India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The caste system, or varna system, had become rigid during the Gupta period, and the Brahmins occupied the top position in society. The Brahmins received lavish gifts from rulers and other wealthy people. The practise of untouchability had begun during the Gupta period.

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