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Questions : There is only one edict, in which Ashoka refers himself as King of Magadha (Laja Magadhe.) Identify the edict from the following:

(a) Minor Rock Edict of Maski

(b) Dhauli Pillar Inscription

(c) The Queens Edict

(d) Bhabhru Edict

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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Question : 1

From which of the following months did the Mauryan fiscal year use to begin?

a) Phalgun (March)

b) Pausa-Magha (January-February)

c) Asadha (July)

d) Jyestha (June)

Answer: (c)

Question : 2

Which of the following statements about the conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism is generally believed to be correct?

a) It took place as a dramatic event soon after the Kalinga War

b) He became a convert to Buddhism under the influence of Upagupta

c) Ashoka was never converted to Buddhism; he only borrowed some if its ideas to propound his doctrine of dhamma

d) His conversion to Buddhism was a gradual process

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

What was the function of Samaharta in Mauryan Administration?

a) To Collect Revenue

b) Delivering Justice

c) To Work as a Judge

d) Leadership of Army

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

A. Uttarapatha 1. Suvarnagiri
B. Dakshinapatha 2. Takshashila
C. Prashi 3. Tosali
D. Kalinga 4. Patliputra
E. Central Province V. Taxila
Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes: A B C D

a) 1 2 3 4

b) 4 3 1 2

c) 2 1 4 3

d) 3 4 2 1

Answer: (c)

The Mauryan empire was divided into provinces and the provinces divided into districts. Provinces during the Mauryan age with their capital were:

  1. Uttarapatha-Taxila;
  2. Dakshinapatha-Suvarnagiri;
  3. Prachya-Pataliputra;
  4. Kalinga-Tosali;
  5. Avantiratha-Ujjain.

Ashoka appointed a representative in each province. The representatives were chosen for their ability and not on the basis of birth or high connections.

They enjoyed considerable freedom in the administration of their provinces.

Question : 5

The first Indian ruler to be shown in images as wearing a dress akin to trousers is

a) Chandragupta

b) Samudragupta

c) Ashoka

d) Kanishka

Answer: (d)

Kanishka was the first Indian ruler who has been shown in images as wearing a dress akin to trousers.

Question : 6

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order in terms of their arrival in India

  1. Sakas
  2. Indo-Greeks
  3. Parthians
  4. Kushanas
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2, 3, 1 and 4

c) 1, 3, 4 and 2

d) 2, 1, 3 and 4

Answer: (d)

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