maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the date of Sarnath Buddhist image inscription of Kanishka?

a) 81 A.D.

b) 121 A.D.

c) 78 A.D.

d) 98 A.D.

Question : 2

Consider the following statements.

1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadaratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga King, Devabhuti, was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.
3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.

a) Only 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) Only 3

Question : 3

The red and white sandstone used for Mauryan pillars were obtained from the region around

a) Amravati

b) Varanasi

c) Agra

d) Mathura

Question : 4

Which of the following statements is not true with reference to the production of commercial goods in the post Mauryan period?

1. Considerable technological advancement was reached in the production of commercial goods.
2. Production and distribution of commercial goods was organised effectively through guilds.
3. The producers worked under rigid state control.
4. The guilds used hired labour for production

a) 1 only

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 3

Question : 5

What were ‘Sarthwah’?

a) Convoy of Merchants

b) Pilgrims

c) Brokers

d) Money lender

Question : 6

Who among the following rulers is stated as protector of ‘Varna System’?

a) Kharvela

b) Vasudeo

c) Pushyamitra Sunga

d) Gautamiputra Satkarni