Question

Consider the following statements about Prabhavati Gupta and choose the correct option:
She was the daughter of Chandragupta Maurya.
She was married to a Vakataka ruler.
She had independent access to resources.
She gave land grants to people.

• A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Hint:

For historical figures, focus on familial, marital, and administrative contributions to eliminate incorrect options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze the statements:
Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of Chandragupta II, not Chandragupta Maurya. Therefore, statement (i) is incorrect.
Her marriage was to Rudrasena II, a Vakataka ruler, making statement (ii) correct.
As a widow, she issued royal land grants. This demonstrates independent access to resources (statement (iii)) and the act of granting land to people (statement (iv)).