Practice Ancient maurya and post mauryan period - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which one of the following items has been called Yavanapriya?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Spices exported from India to the Roman empire. Pepper was most important item of export to Greece and Rome. Its export was in such abundant quantity that it was called Yavanapriya in the Indian literature.


Q-2)   In how many categories did Megasthenese divide the Indian Society?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   The major Rock Edict of Ashoka which forbids the animal sacrifice is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Which one of the following will be the year of Saka Samvat in December, 2009?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   The art style which combines Indian and Greek feature is called

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   The figure of Buddha is engraved on the coins of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-7)   The most commonly used coin, during the Mauryan period, was

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Which Chinese general had defeated Kanishka?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Charumati, one of the daughter’s of emperor Ashoka, married at Kshatriya of Nepal named

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Who was the ambassador of Selucus Nikator in the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-11)   Which field was mostly contributed by Eastern Roman ruler Justinian?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-12)   Which Purana consists of the longest list of Andra Satavahana Kings?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-13)   Kalsi is famous for

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-14)   In Arthashastra, the superintendent of commerce is known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Kautiyla talked of the various heads of the different branches of the civil service. The superintendent of trade (Panyadhyaksha) was to head the commercial service, including internal and external trade.


Q-15)   Who received a Greek Ambassador Daimachos from Antiochus I?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-16)   Which of the following Buddhist literary source does not provide information about the Mauryas?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-17)   In which of the following edicts/inscriptions does Ashoka express his faith in the Buddhist creed?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-18)   The Dhamma propagated by Ashoka was

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The word Dhamma is the Prakrit version of the Sanskrit word Dharma. Ashoka’s Dhamma is a philosophical entity that emphasizes on the high ideals in order to lead a successful life. He wanted everyone to live peacefully and co-exist in a harmonious environment.


Q-19)   Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Rock edict XII of Ashoka inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely. Ashoka pleaded for tolerance of different religious sects in an attempt to create a sense of harmony.


Q-20)   Bamiyan of Afghanistan was famous for

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)