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Questions : Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  • Assertion (A): Gautimputra Satakarni was opposed to the system of four Varanas.
  • Reason (R): Gautmiputra Satakarni provided patronage to Buddhist monks.
Codes:

(a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

(b) A is true, but R is false

(c) A is false, but R is true

(d) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

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Question : 1

Which of the following languages was used in Ashoka’s Edicts?

a) Sanskrit

b) Vasudeva

c) Brahmi

d) Pali

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?

a) Ashoka

b) Ajatshatru

c) Bimbisara

d) Nandivardhana

Answer: (c)

Question : 3

The Gujarra minor rock edict, on which the name of Ashoka is mentioned, is located in

a) Rajasthan

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Bihar

Answer: (c)

Gujarra edict is located north of the village Gujarra at the foot of a low hill locally known as Siddham ki Todiya. It was discovered in 1953 CE. Gujarra is located near the town of Datia in Madhya Pradesh. The edict here refers Ashoka with his personal name.

Question : 4

The book Indica was written by

a) Kalidas

b) Seleucas

c) Megasthenes

d) Pliny

Answer: (c)

The Greek author Megasthenes wrote ‘Indica’. During Alexander’s invasion in the western part of India around 300 Christian eras, Megasthenes came to India.

Indica is the most authentic book to know about the Mauryan period and the regime of Chandragupta Maurya.

Question : 5

Who of the following officers were charged with superintendence of women?

a) Antahpur-adhyakshas

b) Dhamma-mahamattas

c) Anta-mahamattas

d) Ithijhakha-mahamattas

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

Who was the author of Arthashastra?

a) Kautilya

b) Vasudeva

c) Megasthenes

d) Vishakhadutta

Answer: (a)

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