maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 16 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is not one of the broad categories into which the edicts issued by Ashoka can be divided?

a) Public pronouncements meant for his subjects

b) Edicts issued for the propagation of dhamma

c) Personal epistles directed to the Sangha

d) Pronouncement explaining the philosophy of Buddhism and its relevance in day-to day life

Question : 2

Which of the following was a measure adopted by the later Mauryas to meet the needs of a depleted treasury?

a) Increase in taxes

b) Increase of exports

c) Imposition of new taxes

d) debasement of currency

Question : 3

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crisis in the country?

a) Rummindei Pillar-edict of Ashoka

b) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra

c) Sohagaura Copper-plate

d) Prayaga-Prasasti

Question : 4

Which of the following sources states that there was no slavery in ancient India?

a) Mudrarakshasha

b) Vayupuran

c) Arthashastra

d) Megasthenes’ Indica

Question : 5

Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with

a) Chedi dynasty

b) Rath-Bhojak dynasty

c) Mahameghvahana dynasty

d) Satvahana dynasty

Question : 6

Art of Gandhara style flourished during the reign of

a) Guptas

b) Mauryas

c) Kushans

d) Akbar