maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements about the conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism is generally believed to be correct?

a) He became a convert to Buddhism under the influence of Upagupta

b) It took place as a dramatic event soon after the Kalinga War

c) His conversion to Buddhism was a gradual process

d) Ashoka was never converted to Buddhism; he only borrowed some if its ideas to propound his doctrine of dhamma

Question : 2

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

• Assertion (A): Bacchanalian scenes are also found in Mathura art.
• Reason (R): The Mathura artists were aware of the Gandhara art tradition.

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

Question : 3

Which of the following was the contribution of the Mauryas to the Tamil culture?

a) The art of stone-cutting and sculpture

b) Brahmi script

c) Prakrit language

d) Art of engraving stone inscriptions

Question : 4

The governor under Chandragupta Maurya who constructed the Sudarshana Lake is?

a) Chakrapalita

b) Parnadatta

c) Pushagupta

d) Tusaspa

Question : 5

Which of the following dynasties arose after the decline of the Satavahana empire?

1. The Abhiras
2. The Ikshvakus
3. The Chutus
4. The Pallavas

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 4

c) only 2

d) 1, 2 and 4

Question : 6

The most informative source about Mauryan administration is?

a) Buddhist Chronicles

b) Indica

c) Ashokan Inscriptions

d) Arthashastra