CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 58

Topic: History

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Q58

Consider the following statements about the Gupta administrative system :

  1. The Gupta kings assumed imperial titles such as Maharajadhiraja, Parama-bhattaraka and Parameshvara.

  2. The Gupta kings also connected themselves with the Gods through epithets such as Parama-daivata and Parama-bhagavata.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

  1. Both statements are correct.
  2. Gupta rulers used exalted sovereign titles to express imperial authority and religious epithets to associate kingship with divine favour.
  3. Parama-bhagavata is particularly associated with devotion to Vishnu.