Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Chandragupta II”:
1.He was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins.
2.Fahien, the Buddhist scholar from China, visited India during his reign.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Fahien, the Buddhist scholar from China, visited India during his reign. He records the prosperity of the Gupta Empire.

  • Chandragupta II was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins.
  • His rule thus formed the peak period of Gupta’s territorial expansion.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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