maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The figure of Buddha is engraved on the coins of

a) Kanishka

b) Ashoka

c) Menander

d) Harsha

Question : 2

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

a) Milinda—Kanishka—Ashoka

b) Ashoka—Kanishka—Milinda

c) Ashoka—Milinda—Kanishka

d) Milinda—Ashoka—Kanishka

Question : 3

The most important source for the study of Mauryan history is

a) Devichandraguptam

b) Mudrarakshasa

c) Natural Historica

d) Arthashastra

Question : 4

Which one of the following inscriptions refers to construction of two granaries to be used in the time of distress?

a) Damodarpur copper plate

b) Madhuban copper plate

c) Poona copper plate

d) Sohagaura copper plate

Question : 5

Which one of the following statements about Chandragupta II is not correct ?

a) He married his daughter Prabhawati to an Ahom prince

b) Kalidas and Amarsingh were famous scholars in his court

c) He married a Naga princess, named Kubera Naga

d) He expanded his empire both through matrimonial alliances and conquests

Question : 6

In social matters Ashoka’s most revolutionary concept was:

a) All the above

b) Proper behavior to slaves, servants, elders etc.

c) His opposition to social entertainments, such as the samajas

d) His opposition to wasteful social rituals and ceremonies at marriages, births, journeys etc.