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 statements regarding the Judicial Administration of the Mauryas: 1. 'Dharmasthiya' courts dealt with civil matters. 2. 'Kantak Shodhan' courts dealt with criminal matters. 3. The 'Rajuk' was appointed as a district judge by Ashoka. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2 of 20
Match List-I with List-II regarding the ancient names of coins during the Mauryan period: List-I (Metal) A. Gold B. Silver C. Copper List-II (Coin Name) i. Karshapana ii. Suvarna iii. Kakani
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following was NOT one of the six wings of the Mauryan army administered by the committees?
Question 4 of 20
According to Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Ashoka was a devotee of which deity before converting to Buddhism?
Question 5 of 20
According to Megasthenes, the official responsible for 'City Administration' (Mayor) was known as:
Question 6 of 20
Match the following Mauryan Heads of Departments (Adhyakshas) with their respective responsibilities: List-I A. Ganikadhyaksha B. Suradhyaksha C. Sunadhyaksha D. Kupyadhyaksha List-II 1. Head of Forest Department 2. Head of Slaughterhouse 3. Head of Prostitution Department 4. Head of Excise Department
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statements about Ashokan Pillar Edicts: 1. The total number of Pillar Edicts is 7. 2. They are found at 6 different places. 3. The Rampurva pillar has a bull capital. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 8 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 9 of 20
Which Mauryan Emperor first appointed 'Rajuks' as judicial officers at the district level?
Question 10 of 20
Megasthenes noted that the Indian society was honest and the crime rate was low. What example did he give to support this?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following statements correctly defines a 'Paribhogik Stupa'?
Question 12 of 20
Which Greek historian described Chandragupta Maurya's army as a 'band of robbers'?
Question 13 of 20
Which feature is common to both Ashokan and Darius's pillars?
Question 14 of 20
Where is the Sanchi Stupa located?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the treaty between Chandragupta Maurya and Seleucus Nicator: 1. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator in 305 BC. 2. Seleucus gave four provinces including Aria (Herat) and Arachosia (Kandahar) to Chandragupta. 3. Chandragupta gifted 500 horses to Seleucus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 16 of 20
The 'Upadha Parikshan' in Mauryan administration was related to:
Question 17 of 20
Which Mauryan official was known as 'Lakshanadhyaksha'?
Question 18 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 19 of 20
The Karle Chaitya is famous for being located in which Indian state?
Question 20 of 20