WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cotton was a surplus crop and a top ____ for the Gupta Empire.
A
export
B
import
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Guptas were good in the textile industry. In the 2nd half of the 5th century, they exported spices, ivory, cotton, sugar, and precious stones to Rome and imported slaves from them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rice, wheat, barley, peas, lentils, pulses, sugarcane, and oil seeds were among the crops grown during the Gupta era.

Detailed explanation-3: -There was industrial development during the Gupta period. The textile industry was an essential industry of this empire. Some of the major items of produce included silk, muslin, calico, linen, wool and cotton. These goods were also exported.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The Gupta Empire’s mainstay was agriculture. The Gupta economy thrived by concentrating on agriculture. The agricultural system was well developed during the Gupta period, and the Gupta emperors used scientific methods to increase agricultural production.

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