History - The Mauryan Empire / Sangam Age

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Question - 1

Ashokan inscription of mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are written in 

  • A Prakrit language, Kharoshthi script
  • B Prakrit language, Brahimi script
  • C Prakrit language, Brahimi script
  • D Aramic language, Kharoshthi script

Question - 2

Consider the following with referance to the disintegration and dicline of the mauryan empire
1. Brahmanical revolt
2. King Ashoka's pacifist policies
3. Inavasion froom outside
4. Weakness o the Ashoka's sucessores
Which of the above resons led to the disintegration and dicline of the mauryan empire

  • A  1, 2 and 4
  • B 2 and 4
  • C 1 and 3
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question - 3

The head of the distric (Ahara), the principal coordinator of the revenue and the officer incharge of general and military function in his jurisdiction during mauryan Emprie was Known as 

  • A Krori
  • B Rajuka
  • C Faujdar
  • D Chirastadar

Question - 4

The notion of Saptanga that was introduced in 'Arthashastra' includes

  • A kings, territory, administration and treasury
  • B music, dance, ragas and wrestling
  • C ministers, civil servants, subalterns and those involved in espionage
  • D aristocrats, acharyas, traders and monks

Question - 5

With Which one of the following is the classic 'Jivaka Chintamani' associated?

  • A Jainism
  • B Hinduism
  • C Buddism
  • D Sikhism

Question - 6

One consistent feature found in the history of Southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of

  • A the absence of minerals like iron
  • B too many division in the social structure
  • C the absence of vast areas of fertile land
  • D the scarcity of manpower

Question - 7

The inscription which proves Chandragupta's sway over Western India is

  • A Kalinga Rock Edict
  • B Girnar Rock Edict of Ashoka
  • C Junagarh Rock Edict of Rudradaman
  • D Shahabazgadhia-Rock Edict of Ashoka

Question - 8

Who among the following usurped the throne of Magadha in 322 B.C?

  • A Bindusara
  • B Ashoka
  • C Chandragupta Maurya
  • D Kanishka

Question - 9

Who is said to have conquered the land between Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal?

  • A Kanishka
  • B Bindusara
  • C Vikramaditya
  • D Ajatashatru

Question - 10

Which of the following Mauryan emperors abdicated his throne and migrated to the south to live asJain ascetic?

  • A Chandragupta Maurya
  • B Ashoka
  • C Bindusara
  • D Dasaratha
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