Golden Age of Indian Culture — Prelims Questions

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following statements correctly describes the 'Golden Age' of the Gupta period?

Consider the following pairs of scholars/works and their associated fields during the Gupta period: 1. Aryabhata : Medicine 2. Kalidasa : Drama and Poetry 3. Varahamihira : Astronomy and Astrology 4. Amarasimha : Lexicography Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements regarding the art and architecture of the Gupta period is/are correct? 1. The Sarnath Buddha image is a prime example of the classical Gupta style sculpture, characterized by serenity and idealized form. 2. The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh is one of the earliest examples of a free-standing stone temple with a Shikhara. 3. The Ajanta Caves murals, depicting Jataka tales, represent the pinnacle of Gupta period painting. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The term 'Hindu Renaissance' is often associated with the Gupta period. Which of the following best explains this association?

Nalanda University, a renowned center of learning, was established during the reign of which dynasty?