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List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
1. Brahmana | A. Flax |
2. Kshatriya | B. Cotton |
3. Vaisya | C. Not entitled to |
4. Sudra | D. Wool |
(a) A B C D
(b) B C D A
(c) D B A C
(d) B A D C
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
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Question : 1
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chandragupta Maurya?
- He was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit.
- Kautilya was the real architect of the Mauryan Empire and was also the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Buddhist sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describe Chandragupta Maurya as a person of humble origin.
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (c)
Buddhist sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describe Chandragupta Maurya as a scion of the Kshatriya clan of the Moriyas branch of Sakyas who lived in Pipphalivana, in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
The Mudrarakshasa, a play written by Vishakha Datta, used the terms like Vrishala and Kulahina, for Chandragupta which means a person of humble origin.
Question : 2
The title ‘Devanampriya’ was used by
- Ashoka
- Dasharatha
- Samprati
- Brihadratha
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1 only
Answer »Answer: (a)
Ashoka has called himself ‘Devanampiya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ on his inscriptions. ‘Devanampiya’ means the beloved of the Gods and ‘Piyadasi means one whose appearance brings joy. These names are appropriate to Ashoka’s nature.
The title of Devanampiya and religious adherence of the Mauryan ruler to Buddhism was continued by Dasaratha. Dasaratha (252–224 BC) was Mauryan Emperor from 232 to 224 BC.
He was a grandson of Ashoka and had succeeded his father as the imperial ruler of India. Dasaratha is known to have dedicated three caves in the Nagarjuni Hills to the Ajivikas.
Three inscriptions at the cave refer to him as ‘Devanampiya Dasaratha’ and state that the caves were dedicated by him shortly after his accession.
Question : 3
Which of the following was not the result of the Kalinga War?
a) The strength of the Mauryan army was curtailed
b) The number of casualties of combatants and noncombatants is stated to have been around four lakhs
c) He wages no wars after the Kalinga War
d) The cruel consequences of war revolutionized the personality and public policies of Ashoka
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 4
Which of the following was not a state monopoly during the Mauryan period?
a) Slaughter houses and gambling houses
b) Mines and forests
c) Ferries and bridges
d) Pearl and fisheries
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 5
Who was the writer of Nanaghata inscription?
a) Nagamati
b) Naganika
c) Nagakumari
d) Kubernaga
Answer »Answer: (b)
Question : 6
The third Buddhist council during the reign of Ashoka was held at
a) Pataliputra
b) Rajgriha
c) Vaishali
d) Nalanda
Answer »Answer: (a)
According to the Theravada commentaries and chronicles, the Third Buddhist Council was convened by the Mauryan king Ashoka at Pataliputra, under the leadership of the monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
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