Mauryan Age

Consider the following statements about Pillar Edicts established by Ashoka:

1. There are 7 pillar edicts of Ashoka.
2. One language viz. Prakrit has been used on all the pillars.
3. Pillar edict VI depicts Dhamma Policy adopted by Ashoka.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath:

1. The four lions standing back to back symbolize the Power, Courage, Pride and Confidence.
2. 4 animals viz. Lion, Elephant, Horse, Bull are the guardians of 4 directions viz. North, East, South and West, respectively.
3. The Chakra symbolized Dhammachakra-parivartan.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Ashokan inscriptions is/are correct?

1. Most of the Ashokan inscriptions found in Indian subcontinent, excluding the northwest were in prakrit language.
2. Most of the Prakrit inscriptions were written in Brahmi script, however, some, in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi script.
3. In Afghanistan, Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for writing inscriptions.

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Which of the following statements regarding post- Maurya science and technology are correct?

1. During this period Indian astronomy and astrology was influenced by Greek ideas.
2. Gold coins in India were struck by the Kushans in imitations of the Roman gold coins.
3. During this period the famous personalities in this field were Charaka and Sushruta.

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The statements about Mauryan Empire Administration:

1. The highest functionaries were Tirthas of Adhyabhas
2. Except Pataliputra, the whole empire was divided into four province controlled by viceroy.
3. Dharmasthas and Kontabasodhana were two types of courts
4. Pranaya was the tax levied on the farmers on regular basis:

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During the Mauryan period Lakshan Adhyaksha was

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Mehrauli iron pillar located near Delhi is associated with which one of the following?

Consider the given statements about Mahajanpada period:

1. Buddhists literature and Jain literature present a list of Mahajanapadas with minor variations of name.
2. There were two types of states-Monarchical and Republican.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

The kingdom of Magadha is considered as the most powerful kingdom. What are the causes of Magadha’s success?

1. The territory of Magadha has the richest source of iron deposits in it.
2. Magadha was strategically located at the mid-Gangetic Plain.
3. Magadha has a special advantage in military organisation.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order:

1. Shishunaga Dynasty.
2. Udayin Dynasty.
3. Nanda Dynasty.
4. Haryanaka Dynasty.

The correct sequence is:

Consider the following statements about Mauryan administration:

1. The Mauryan Government was a centralised bureaucracy of which king was the nucleus.
2. The king was assisted by Mantri Parishad.
3. Nagarak was the city Superintendent, whose Chief duty was maintenance of law and order.

Which of the given statement(s) are correct?

Consider the following statements about Mauryan administration:

1. The state controlled almost all the economic activities.
2. Tolls were also levied on commodities.
3. Punch marked coins of silver were common units of transaction.

Which of the given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Asokan edicts.

1. Besides Prakrit, Asokan edicts are written in Greek and Aramaic languages also.
2. All the edicts of Asoka are engraved in the Devanagari script.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are CORRECT?

After the fall of Mauryas several invaders entered India from North-West frontier. What was the Chronological order of the Invaders.

Ashoka, during his reign erected various rock edicts in India. Consider the following statements about Ashokan Rock edicts

1. Each Pillar is topped by inverted lotus, signifying symbol of Buddhism
2. Lion in the pillar indicates royalty and leadership
3. Through his rock edicts Ashoka conveyed his state morality and individual morality
4. Kalinga war was not mentioned in his rock edicts

Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?

Consider following statements about Punch marked coins:

1. These coins replaced granitic coins of the Mauryan empire.
2. These were made of silver and Bronze
3. These coins have been found from sites excavated in the eastern and north eastern India.

Which amongst the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statement:

1. Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador to the court of Ashoka
2. Ashoka's messages, popularly known as 'Dhamma', were religious-philosophical instructions for his subjects directing them to follow certain principles
3. Ashokan inscriptions were written largely in Sanskrit language, along with Prakrit, Aramaic and Greek languages
4. Major rock edicts of Ashokan inscriptions are found at Girnar, Sopara, Jaugada, Kalsi etc.

Which of the above statements is incorrect?

The politico-administrative system of Ashtapradhan is related to

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

1. Ashokan territory extended from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (present day) in the north-south extension
2. The empire of Samudragupta bordered the land of Tamil’s
3. The Chalukya king Pulakeshin Defeated Harshavardhana

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Which of the following factors have most likely contributed to the success of Magadhan empire?

1. Policy of conquest
2. Marriage alliances
3. Favorable geographic positions
4. Ambitious leaderships provided by rulers

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Consider the following statements:

1. Chanakya was the founder of the Mauryan empire
2. Mudrarakshasa narrates the love story of Chandragupta
3. The Maurya rule extended all over Indian subcontinent including Ceylon

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Which of the following statements about the Mauryan ruler Ashoka is incorrect?

Which of the following terms is not associated with the Mauryan empire?

1. Rajukas
2. Samaharta
3. Sannidhata
4. Dhammamahamatras

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Who amongst the following did not succeed the Mauryan rule after its disintegration?

Consider the following statements:

1. Samudragupta expanded his empire by following Ashokan policy of peace and non-aggression
2. Harishena was a court poet of Chandragupta II

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Which of the following statement is correct about the ancient drama & literature of India.

1. Malvikagnimitra is a play about story associated with Shunga dynasty.
2. Mudrarakshasa is a historical play in Sanskrit by Vishakhadatta majorly about Ashoka's cruelty in Kalinga war.
3. Mattavilasa Prahasana is a Sanskrit play written by Chalukyan king Mahendravarman.

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