maurya & post mauryan period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

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

  • Assertion (A): Gautimputra Satakarni was opposed to the system of four Varanas.
  • Reason (R): Gautmiputra Satakarni provided patronage to Buddhist monks.
Codes:

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

Answer: (c)

Question : 12

Which of the following languages was used in Ashoka’s Edicts?

a) Sanskrit

b) Vasudeva

c) Brahmi

d) Pali

Answer: (a)

Question : 13

Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?

a) Ashoka

b) Ajatshatru

c) Bimbisara

d) Nandivardhana

Answer: (c)

Question : 14

The Gujarra minor rock edict, on which the name of Ashoka is mentioned, is located in

a) Rajasthan

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Bihar

Answer: (c)

Gujarra edict is located north of the village Gujarra at the foot of a low hill locally known as Siddham ki Todiya. It was discovered in 1953 CE. Gujarra is located near the town of Datia in Madhya Pradesh. The edict here refers Ashoka with his personal name.

Question : 15

Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?

a) Sukra Nitisara

b) Kamasutra

c) Arthashastra

d) Mudrarakshasa

Answer: (c)

According to the social law of ancient India, a woman was always considered a minor. Divorce was prohibited, although it sometimes took place.

According to the Arthashastra, a wife who had been deserted by her husband could seek a divorce.

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