Mauryan Empire MCQs for Rajasthan SI
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Rajasthan SI — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Which traveller mentioned that the Mauryan palaces were built by 'spirits' (demons and gods)?
Question 2 of 20
The famous 'Didarganj Yakshini' statue is also known by which other name?
Question 3 of 20
Which Mauryan ruler is associated with the construction of the Sudama cave in the Barabar hills?
Question 4 of 20
Which Ashokan edict mentions the reduction of land revenue (Bhaga) from 1/6 to 1/8?
Question 5 of 20
According to Megasthenes, into how many parts was the Mauryan society divided?
Question 6 of 20
Identify the capital animal of the Loria Nandangarh pillar:
Question 7 of 20
In the Mauryan administration, the 'Mahamatyapasarva' was the head of which department?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following caves in the Barabar hills was NOT constructed by Emperor Ashoka?
Question 9 of 20
According to Megasthenes, which of the following offenses could lead to the death penalty in the Mauryan administration? 1. Treason 2. Harming an artisan 3. Tax evasion Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Question 10 of 20
Which Mauryan official was known as 'Lakshanadhyaksha'?
Question 11 of 20
What is the number of bodily relics of Lord Buddha usually cited in the context of Sharirik Stupas?
Question 12 of 20
How many spokes (tilliyan) are there in the Ashoka Chakra found on the original Sarnath Pillar?
Question 13 of 20
Which type of Stupa is built at places related to events in Lord Buddha's life?
Question 14 of 20
Who among the following constructed the Gopi, Vapika, and Vadathika caves in the Nagarjun Hills?
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
Ashoka refers to himself as 'Magadh-raj' (King of Magadha) in which inscription?
Question 17 of 20
Regarding the Mauryan taxation system, what was the standard rate of 'Bhaga' (Land Revenue)?
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following mythical observations about India was recorded by Megasthenes?
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The Topra Pillar inscription contains all seven pillar edicts. Reason (R): Topra is the only pillar where the seventh edict is found. Select the correct answer:
Question 20 of 20