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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the given rulers of ancient India?

a) Ashoka—Kanishka—Milinda

b) Milinda—Kanishka—Ashoka

c) Milinda—Ashoka—Kanishka

d) Ashoka—Milinda—Kanishka

Question : 3

Which of the following is not discussed in Kautilya’s Arthashastra ?

a) Panas

b) Matsyanyaya

c) Satrins

d) Pataliputra

Question : 4

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 : 5

The social status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the

a) Fallen Kshatriyas

b) Sudras

c) Kshatriyas

d) Vaishyas

Question : 6

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

a) Mudrarakshasha

b) Vayupuran

c) Arthashastra

d) Megasthenes’ Indica