Mauryan Empire MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Who was the Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
Question 2 of 20
Which ruler mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription was the King of Kalinga during Ashoka's invasion?
Question 3 of 20
The inscriptions of Ashoka found at 'Mansehra' and 'Shahbazgarhi' are in which script?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following units of local administration comprised 400 villages?
Question 5 of 20
Which traveller mentioned that the Mauryan palaces were built by 'spirits' (demons and gods)?
Question 6 of 20
Match List-I (Greek Name) with List-II (Indian Region) as per the territories acquired by Chandragupta Maurya: List-I A. Aria B. Gedrosia C. Paropamisadae D. Arachosia List-II i. Kabul ii. Baluchistan iii. Herat iv. Kandahar
Question 7 of 20
What is 'Vapika' in the context of Mauryan history?
Question 8 of 20
Dhamek Stupa, constructed during the Gupta period, is located at:
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following titles was adopted by Mauryan rulers in accordance with the divine theory of kingship prevalent during that period?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following is NOT one of the caves built by Ashoka in the Barabar hills?
Question 11 of 20
Match the following historical books with their authors: List-I (Book) A. Natural History B. Geography C. Indica List-II (Author) i. Megasthenes ii. Pliny iii. Ptolemy
Question 12 of 20
The Mauryan military administration was managed by a board of 30 members divided into how many committees?
Question 13 of 20
The 'Manibhadra' Yaksha statue was discovered at which place?
Question 14 of 20
Which Greek historian described Chandragupta Maurya's army as a 'band of robbers'?
Question 15 of 20
Which Stupa is considered the 'second oldest' Stupa after Piprahwa?
Question 16 of 20
Which historian states that 'Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator in 305 BC'?
Question 17 of 20
Which script was predominantly used in Ashoka's inscriptions found in Afghanistan?
Question 18 of 20
Which term described women who chose not to remarry after widowhood and lived an independent, isolated life?
Question 19 of 20
Which place is associated with the 'Manibhadra' Yaksha statue?
Question 20 of 20