66. Which among the following statements regarding the Gupta dynasty is/are correct?
I. The Kumaramatyas were the most important officers and they were appointed directly by the king in home provinces.
II. The village headman lost importance and the land transaction began to be effected without their consent.
Select the correct answer using the code below.
Code
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
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67. Read the following statements carefully.
I. Gupta Emperors claimed divine right for themselves.
II. Their administration was highly centralised.
III. They elaborated the tradition of land grants.
Answer on the basis of the following.
Codes
(a) I, II and III are true
(b) I and II are true
(c) I and III are true
(d) II and III are true
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68. With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the Feudal System?
I. A very strong centralised political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority.
II. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of Land.
III. Creation of Lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overload.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) Only II
(d) I, II and III
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69. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is the paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
(a) Ellora Caves
(b) Bagh Caves
(c) Lomas Rishi Caves
(d) Nasik Caves
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70. Which one of the periods marks the beginning of the Indian temple architecture?
(a) Nanda
(b) Maurya
(c) Sunga
(d) Gupta
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