UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    Consider the following statements regarding Puranas:
    1. They are eighteen in numbers.
    2. They provide dynastic history.
    3. They are written in past tense.
    4. They speak of four ages called krita, treta, dvapara and kali.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only                     

    B)  1 and 4 only           

    C)  1, 2 and 4 only              

    D)  1, 3 and 4 only   

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

      In Puranas statements about events are made in future tense and they provide dynastic history up to the beginning of the Gupta Rule.


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