maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following was not the result of the Kalinga War?

a) The number of casualties of combatants and noncombatants is stated to have been around four lakhs

b) The strength of the Mauryan army was curtailed

c) The cruel consequences of war revolutionized the personality and public policies of Ashoka

d) He wages no wars after the Kalinga War

Question : 2

Which of the following metals were mostly used for minting coins during the Mauryan period?

a) Bronze and gold

b) Lead and silver

c) Gold and lead

d) Silver and copper

Question : 3

Assertion (A):
The Mauryan kings did not bestow land grants on a religious basis.
Reason (R):
The peasants revolted against land grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) Both (A,) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A,)

b) (A,) is false, but (R) is true

c) Both (A,) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A,)

d) (A,) is true, but (R) is false

Question : 4

Bulandibagh was ancient site of

a) Pataliputra

b) Varanasi

c) Kapilavastu

d) Vaishali

Question : 5

In which of the following inscriptions the name of ‘Ashoka’ has been mentioned?

a) Rock Edict XIII

b) Minor Rock Edict of Maski

c) Bhabru Edict

d) Rummindei Pillar Inscription

Question : 6

Which one of the following statements regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect?

a) These are monolithic

b) These are parts of architectural structures

c) These are highly polished

d) The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape