Mauryan Empire MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Which feature is common to both Ashokan and Darius's pillars?
Question 2 of 20
Who was the Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
Question 3 of 20
Who constructed the statue of Bahubali at Shravanabelagola?
Question 4 of 20
Who was the 'Antarvashik' in the list of 18 Tirthas of the Mauryan Empire?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the inscriptions on Mauryan and Achaemenid (Persian) pillars?
Question 6 of 20
The National Emblem of India was adopted on January 26, 1950. Which pillar served as the source for this emblem?
Question 7 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 8 of 20
Who among the following constructed the Gopi, Vapika, and Vadathika caves in the Nagarjun Hills?
Question 9 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 10 of 20
Where was the Delhi-Meerut Pillar originally located before being moved by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Question 11 of 20
Which animal symbolizes 'Valour' (Shaurya) on the Sarnath Pillar?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following terms refers to the 'tests' conducted for the selection of ministers in the Mauryan administration?
Question 13 of 20
Who was the Governor of Saurashtra during the reign of Ashoka who managed the Sudarshan Lake?
Question 14 of 20
Which Mauryan Emperor is specifically noted for employing war prisoners as slaves in production activities?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following units of local administration comprised 400 villages?
Question 16 of 20
In the context of the caves in Barabar Hills, which of the following caves was NOT built by Emperor Ashoka?
Question 17 of 20
According to Megasthenes, into how many parts was the Mauryan society divided?
Question 18 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair regarding Mauryan Adhyakshas and their departments:
Question 19 of 20
Which Mauryan king is known to have been bought by Chanakya for 1000 Karshapanas?
Question 20 of 20