Mauryan Empire MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following locations of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts and identify the one located in Pakistan:
Question 2 of 20
In the context of Mauryan spies, what is the meaning of 'Gudh Purush'?
Question 3 of 20
The famous Chaitya at Karle is located in which state?
Question 4 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Separate Kalinga Edicts: 1. They are found at Dhauli and Jaugada. 2. They contain the description of the Kalinga War. 3. Ashoka declares 'All men are my children' in these edicts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following Yaksha statues was found at Rajghat?
Question 6 of 20
Which Mauryan Adhyaksha (Superintendent) was responsible for the 'Mines Department'?
Question 7 of 20
The 'Upadha Parikshan' in Mauryan administration was related to:
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 5th Major Rock Edict: 1. It mentions the appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras. 2. It gives details about the Kalinga War. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following Ashokan pillars features an Elephant as its capital?
Question 10 of 20
According to Megasthenes, the official responsible for 'City Administration' (Mayor) was known as:
Question 11 of 20
Which historian states that 'Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator in 305 BC'?
Question 12 of 20
Which term described women who chose not to remarry after widowhood and lived an independent, isolated life?
Question 13 of 20
From where was the statue of a dancer and a chariot wheel discovered?
Question 14 of 20
The Karle Chaitya is famous for being located in which Indian state?
Question 15 of 20
The inscriptions of Ashoka found at 'Mansehra' and 'Shahbazgarhi' are in which script?
Question 16 of 20
The Rummindei Pillar is associated with which animal capital?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched regarding Ashokan Pillars and their capital animals?
Question 18 of 20
Match List-I (Source) with List-II (Caste of Mauryas) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Jain and Buddhist Literature B. Brahmin Literature C. Mudrarakshasa (Vishakhadatta) D. Romila Thapar List-II i. Vrishal (Low born) ii. Kshatriya iii. Vaishya iv. Shudra
Question 19 of 20
Where was the Delhi-Meerut Pillar originally located before being moved by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Question 20 of 20