maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Answer: (a)

The Mauryan empire was divided into provinces and the provinces divided into districts.

Provinces during the Mauryan age with their capital were:

• Uttarapatha-Taxila;
• Dakshinapatha-Suvarnagiri;
• Prachya-Pataliputra;
• Kalinga-Tosali;
• AvantirathaUjjain.

Ashoka appointed a representative in each province. The representatives were chosen for their ability and not on the basis of birth or high connections. They enjoyed considerable freedom in the administration of their provinces.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

Amatyas, the highest category of officials and were eighteen in numbers. Tirthas, functioned in administration and judicial capacity. Adhyakshya, the Arthasastra uses this term in the sense of a minister. Mahamattas, were concerned with economic function and some military duties.

Answer: (c)

The Vakataka emperor Pravarasena I performed four Asvamedha Yajnas. Vakataka dynasty was the most important after the fall of Satavahanas and before the rise of Chalukyas they ruled in modern Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. They were contemporary of Guptas.

The dynasty was founded by Vindhyashakti but Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire.

Answer: (c)

Chandragupta, the founder of the Mauryan Empire was not only a great warrior but also an able administrator. He set up a sound and efficient system of administration in his vast empire. There was a municipal committee of 30 members to look after the affairs of the city. They looked after public buildings, water supply, sanitation, roads, gardens, hospitals, schools, temples and other works of public utility.