Mauryan Empire MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following sites yielded wooden remains of Mauryan palaces?
Question 2 of 20
Consider the following locations of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts and identify the one located in Pakistan:
Question 3 of 20
Match List-I with List-II regarding Mauryan officials and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Official) A. Samaharta B. Sannidhata C. Pradeshtha D. Karmantik List-II (Function) 1. Chief Justice (Criminal Court) 2. Revenue Officer 3. Head of Royal Industries 4. Treasurer
Question 4 of 20
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty?
Question 5 of 20
What is the correct sequence of the local administrative units in the Mauryan Empire, starting from the largest to the smallest?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Darius's pillars?
Question 7 of 20
According to Megasthenes, the official responsible for 'City Administration' (Mayor) was known as:
Question 8 of 20
Who is the author of the book 'Natural History' (Historica Naturalis)?
Question 9 of 20
The 'Schism Edict', warning monks against creating divisions in the Sangha, is found at which of the following places?
Question 10 of 20
Which unique rock-cut animal figure is found at Dhauli (Odisha)?
Question 11 of 20
Match List-I (Pillar) with List-II (Capital Animal) and select the correct answer: List-I A. Rampurva B. Sankisa C. Vaishali D. Rummindei List-II i. Elephant ii. Bull iii. Horse iv. Lion
Question 12 of 20
According to the Queen's Edict (Allahabad pillar), who was the son of Queen Karuvaki?
Question 13 of 20
According to the notes, which Greek writer compared the palaces of Pataliputra to those of Susa and Ecbatana?
Question 14 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Ashoka's Rock Edicts) A. Second Rock Edict B. Fifth Rock Edict C. Twelfth Rock Edict D. Thirteenth Rock Edict List-II (Subject Matter) i. Description of Kalinga War ii. Message of Religious Tolerance iii. Appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras iv. Public Welfare Works (Medical treatment)
Question 15 of 20
Which Ashokan inscription provides information about the 'Triratna' of Buddhism?
Question 16 of 20
Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath is primarily constructed of:
Question 17 of 20
Which Mauryan Adhyaksha (Superintendent) was responsible for the 'Mines Department'?
Question 18 of 20
Where is the Amaravati Stupa located?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Sarnath Pillar: 1. It has four lions sitting back to back. 2. The abacus features an elephant, a bull, a horse, and a lion. 3. The Ashoka Chakra on it has 24 spokes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 20 of 20