Question - 1
The most important source for the study of Mauryan history is
- Devichandraguptam
- Mudrarakshasa
- Natural Historica
- Arthashastra
Solutions
Answer- D
Question - 2
Where Ashoka sent his son Mahendra as a Buddhist missionary?
- Tibet
- Ceylon
- Nepal
- Khotan
Solutions
Answer- B
Question - 3
Who were the beneficiaries of Ashoka’s donations in the region of Barabar Hill?
- Svetambar
- Ajivikas
- Buddhists
- Digambar
Solutions
Answer- B
Question - 4
The officers related to survey and settlement work under Ashoka were called
- Sannidhata
- Prativedaka
- Dharma Mahamatra
- Rajukas
Solutions
Answer- D
Question - 5
Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?
- Kharoshti
- Brahmi
- Prakrit
- Pali
Solutions
Answer- A
Question - 6
The Mauryan administrative centre Samapa can be identified with
- Dhauli
- Jaugada
- Brahmagiri
- Girnar
Solutions
Answer- B
Question - 7
Rulers of which of the following dynasties maintained diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the west?
- Pallava
- Maurya
- Gupta
- Chola
Solutions
Answer- B
Question - 8
Which of the following taxes was paid in cash?
- Pranaya
- Hiranya
- Bhaga
- Bali
Solutions
Answer- B
Question - 9
Who was the writer of Mudrarakshasa?
- Vishakhdatta
- Vishnugupta
- Pushyagupta
- Kautilya
Solutions
Answer- A
Question - 10
Ashoka’s deep devotion to Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha is mentioned in which of the following inscriptions?
- Bhabru Minor Rock Edict
- Rock Edict XIII
- Pillar Edict VII
- Rock Edict III
Solutions
Answer- A
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