LDC — Mauryan Empire MCQs
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LDC — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Who among the following scholars first identified 'Sandrocottus' mentioned in Greek literature as Chandragupta Maurya?
Question 2 of 20
The 'Schism Edict' at Sanchi and Sarnath prescribes what punishment for monks causing disunity?
Question 3 of 20
Which Greek god did Megasthenes identify with the Indian deity Shiva?
Question 4 of 20
Match the following Pillars with the animal capital found on them: List-I A. Vaishali B. Sankisa C. Lauria Nandangarh D. Rampurva List-II 1. Lion 2. Elephant 3. Bull 4. Lion
Question 5 of 20
Which statement regarding Megasthenes' view on Indian society is INCORRECT?
Question 6 of 20
Which pillar of Ashoka features a single 'Natua Bull'?
Question 7 of 20
The 'Lomash Rishi' cave in Barabar Hills was constructed by whom?
Question 8 of 20
What was the administrative unit 'Sangrahan' responsible for?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the following differences between Ashokan Pillars and the pillars of Darius (Achaemenid): 1. Ashokan pillars are monolithic, whereas pillars of Darius are made by joining multiple stones. 2. Ashokan pillars have an inverted lotus, whereas Darius's pillars have an upright bell/lotus. 3. Ashokan pillars are plain/smooth, whereas Darius's pillars are fluted (zig-zag). Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 10 of 20
According to the Saptang theory of the Mauryan administration, which of the following is NOT included in the seven elements of the state?
Question 11 of 20
Which Mauryan official was responsible for correspondence and the postal department?
Question 12 of 20
In which inscription is 'Karuvaki' mentioned as the Queen of Ashoka?
Question 13 of 20
Which text mentions that Ashoka built 84,000 stupas?
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Bhabru Edict: 1. It was found in Viratnagar (Jaipur). 2. In this edict, Ashoka refers to himself as the 'Emperor of Magadha'. 3. It expresses Ashoka's faith in the Triratna (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following sites yielded wooden remains of Mauryan palaces?
Question 16 of 20
According to Megasthenes, which caste was ranked first in the seven-fold division of Indian society?
Question 17 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 18 of 20
Which term described women who chose not to remarry after widowhood and lived an independent, isolated life?
Question 19 of 20
Which city was founded by Ashoka in Nepal?
Question 20 of 20
Which wife of Ashoka is said to be responsible for blinding his son Kunala?
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