The Gupta period is sometimes known as the 'Golden Age of India'. During this period, which of the following outdoor sports were played for the purpose of entertainment?
A
Horse racing
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B
Chess
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C
Chariot racing
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D
Wrestling
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Solution
The correct option is D Wrestling The period between the 3rd century and the 6th century CE that saw the Gupta Empire flourishing is called the 'Golden Age of India'. During this period, they participated in intense outdoor sports like hunting, horse and chariot racing, wrestling, and indoor games like chess and the game of dice or dyut.