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Questions : Which one among the following statements about Ashokan edicts is correct?

(a) The Pillar edicts were located in all parts of the empire

(b) The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or translations of the texts used in other edicts

(c) The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire

(d) The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the Pillar edicts

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

The edicts focus on social and moral precepts rather than religious practices or the philosophical dimension of Buddhism. Major themes are Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism, the description of his efforts to spread Buddhism, his moral and religious precepts, and his social and animal welfare programs.

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Question : 1

Who of the following mentions about the meeting of Sandrokottos (Chandragupta Maurya) with Alexander, the Great?

a) Justin

b) Megasthenese

c) Pliny

d) Strabo

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

Which one of the following officials was not a part of the Mauryan administration?

a) Yukta

b) Rajjuka

c) Agraharika

d) Pradeshika

Answer: (c)

Question : 3

Which one of the following Ashokan inscription is in ‘Kharosthi’ script?

a) Girnar

b) Meerut

c) Khalsi

d) Shahbazgarhi

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
List - I (Dynasties) - List - II (Metals of coin)

a) Gupta - Gold and Silver

b) Kalachuris - Gold, Silver and Copper

c) Kushanas - Gold and Copper

d) Satavahanas - Gold

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

The Brahmi Script was first deciphered by letters inscribed on

a) Seal

b) Coins

c) Stone tablets

d) Pillars

Answer: (c)

Question : 6

In which of the following inscription mentioned Chandragupta and Ashoka both?

a) Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman

b) Junagarh inscription of Skandgupta

c) Nasik inscription of Gautami putra Shatkarni

d) Girnar inscription of Ashoka

Answer: (a)

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