maurya & post mauryan period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 21

In which of the following pillars, inscription of Ashoka the name of his queen “Karuvaki” is mentioned?

a) Rampurava Pillar

b) Sarnath Pillar

c) Allahabad Pillar

d) Lauria Nandan Garh Pillar

Answer: (c)

Question : 22

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Bimbisara?

  1. Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty.
  2. He was given the Kasi region as dowry which yielded large revenue.
  3. He was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha.
  4. He maintained friendly relations with Anga.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 1, 3, and 4 only

b) 2, 3, and 4 only

c) 1, 2, and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (c)

Bimbisara’s first matrimonial alliance was with the ruling family of Kosala. He married Kosaladevi, sister of Prasenjit. He was given the Kasi region as dowry which yielded large revenue.

Bimbisara married Chellana, a princess of the Licchavi family of Vaishali. This matrimonial alliance secured for him the safety of the northern frontier. He had also efficiently reorganized the administration of his kingdom.

Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. However, both religions claim him as their supporter and devotee. He seems to have made numerous gifts to the Buddhist Sangha.

Question : 23

The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?

a) Samudragupta

b) Mahapadma Nanda

c) Ashoka

d) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer: (a)

Question : 24

Ashvaghosha, who has written the marvelous work “Buddhacharita” was a court poet of which among the following kings?

a) Ajatshatru

b) Ashoka

c) Samudragupta

d) Kanishka

Answer: (d)

Question : 25

There is only one edict, in which Ashoka refers himself as King of Magadha (Laja Magadhe.) Identify the edict from the following:

a) Dhauli Pillar Inscription

b) Minor Rock Edict of Maski

c) Bhabhru Edict

d) The Queens Edict

Answer: (b)

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