(Match Column A with the correct option in Column B)

Column A	Column B
1. Chandragupta II	(a) Nalanda University
2. Aryabhata	(b) Famous mathematician and astronomer
3. Faxian	(c) Patron of arts and culture
4. Gupta Art	(d) Iron Pillar in Delhi
5. Nalanda University	(e) Chinese traveler who wrote about India

Matched Pairs and Explanations:

1 → c: Chandragupta II is linked with patronage of the arts and culture; his reign is known for cultural achievements.

2 → b: Āryabhaṭa is matched to mathematics and astronomy because of his major contributions to these fields.

3 → e: Faxian is the Chinese traveller who visited India and recorded observations of society and religion.

4 → d: Gupta metalwork and sculpture, exemplified by monuments like the Iron Pillar, show advanced skills in metalworking.

5 → a: Nālandā University matches as a prominent learning centre supported during the Gupta period.