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Class 7 · Social Science · Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Part I

7. The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

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The famous poet of the Gupta period who wrote Abhijnana Shakuntalam was

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Answer: A. Kalidasa

Kalidasa is one of the greatest Sanskrit poets.

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The Allahabad (Prayagraj) pillar inscription praising Samudragupta was written by

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Answer: A. Harisena

Harisena was his court poet.

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The mathematician-astronomer Aryabhata said that

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Answer: A. the Earth rotates on its axis

He explained day and night by the Earth's rotation.

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