Home / Ancient History Batch / ANC_HIS_PMPG_2017_113 Social Limitations of the Golden Age UPSC Archival Analysis Exam Year 2017 Evidence Source Link ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2017_113 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period in Indian history is not correct? A. Sanskrit language and literature reached a level of classical excellence through royal patronage.B. The status of women was redefined; they were entitled to formal education, early marriage was prohibited, and they were given property rights.C. Decentralisation of administrative authority was impacted by increased grants of land and villages.D. Land grants paved the way for feudal developments and the depression of the peasantry.