CET Graduate — Mauryan Empire MCQs
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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
What is the correct chronological sequence of the following Stupas based on their origin/period?
Question 2 of 20
In which year of his reign did Ashoka visit the stupa of Buddha Kanakamuni?
Question 3 of 20
The 'Dharmasthiya' court in the Mauryan judicial system dealt with which type of cases?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following statements about the Mauryan military administration is correct according to Megasthenes?
Question 5 of 20
Which wife of Ashoka is said to be responsible for blinding his son Kunala?
Question 6 of 20
Identify the set of caves constructed by Dasharatha in the Nagarjuni hills:
Question 7 of 20
Chandragupta Maurya performed 'Santhara' or 'Sallekhana' at which of the following places?
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
Where did the 'Varna-Sankar' (mixed caste) people live in the Mauryan settlement pattern?
Question 10 of 20
The Mauryan military administration was managed by a board of 30 members divided into how many committees?
Question 11 of 20
Which text mentions that Ashoka built 84,000 stupas?
Question 12 of 20
Which Stupa is known for being built in the Gupta period using bricks?
Question 13 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 14 of 20
What is the number of bodily relics of Lord Buddha usually cited in the context of Sharirik Stupas?
Question 15 of 20
Which Mauryan ruler is mentioned as 'Simhasen' in Jain literature?
Question 16 of 20
What significant artifact was found at Bulandibagh?
Question 17 of 20
According to Greek historians, what was the unique feature of the Mauryan marriage system regarding dowry?
Question 18 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 19 of 20
Which of the following animals is NOT depicted on the abacus of the Sarnath Pillar capital?
Question 20 of 20
According to the notes, which of the following is NOT a cave name in the Barabar Hills?
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