maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In which of the following Major Rock Edicts does Ashoka introduce the institution of dhamma-mahamatta for the first time?

a) Rock Edict V

b) Rock Edict II

c) Rock Edict IV

d) Rock Edict III

Question : 2

Which edict of Ashoka contains the famous pronouncement: “at all times, whether I am eating, or I am in the women’s apartments, or in my inner apartments, or at the cattleshed, or in my carriage, or in my gardens —wherever I may be—my mahamatta should keep me in touch with public business”?

a) Rock Edict VIII

b) Rock Edict II

c) Rock Edict VI

d) Rock Edict IV

Question : 3

Which of the following are the salient features of Gandhara art?

1. Moulding the human body in a realistic manner with minute attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and curly hair.
2. Thick drapery with large and bold fold lines.
3. Rich carving, elaborate ornamentation and symbolic expressions.
4. The main theme was the new form of Buddhism - Mahayanism - and the evolution of an image of Buddha.

a) 1, 3, and 4

b) 2, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

Which of the following dynasties introduced the combined ruling system?

a) Kushana

b) Saka

c) Sunga

d) Maurya

Question : 5

Nanaghata inscription belonged to

a) Yajansri Satakarni

b) Gautamiputra Satakarni

c) Vashistiputra Pulumavi

d) Satakarni I

Question : 6

Match list ‘A’ with the list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

a) A B C D

b) C B A D

c) B C D A

d) B A D C