maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 11 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

a) Yukta

b) Rajjuka

c) Agraharika

d) Pradeshika

Question : 2

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

a) Girnar

b) Meerut

c) Khalsi

d) Shahbazgarhi

Question : 3

Assertion (A):
India was first invaded by Greeks
Reason (R):
Pushed by the Scythian tribes, the Bactrin Greeks were forced to invade India

a) A is false but R is true

b) A is true but R is false

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

d) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the the correct explanation of A

Question : 4

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

Question : 5

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

Question : 6

The Brahmi Script was first deciphered by letters inscribed on

a) Seal

b) Coins

c) Stone tablets

d) Pillars