maurya & post mauryan period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 26

Which of the following statements about the Mauryan kings is not correct?

a) The kings often laid down codes of regulation for the guidance of their officers and the people

b) They had extensive powers encompassing administrative, judicial, and legislative functions

c) Appointments to the most important offices were made by the ruler himself

d) They laid claim to divinity

Answer: (d)

Question : 27

The figure of Buddha is engraved on the coins of

a) Kanishka

b) Ashoka

c) Menander

d) Harsha

Answer: (a)

Question : 28

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

Answer: (c)

Question : 29

The most important source for the study of Mauryan history is

a) Devichandraguptam

b) Mudrarakshasa

c) Natural Historica

d) Arthashastra

Answer: (d)

Kautilya’s Arthasastra is a very important source for the knowledge of Mauryan dynasty. Chanakya or Kautilya, the minister of Chandra Gupta throws a flood of light upon the contemporary social, political and economic conditions of the country at that time. It also gave a wealth of information regarding duties of the king, his foreign policy and organization of spies.

Question : 30

In spite of his conversion to Buddhism and the concept of dhammavijaya, Ashoka was not a total pacifist. Which of the following does not confirm this view?

a) He did not abolish capital punishment and granted only a brief reprieve to the condemned prisoners

b) He felt sorry for the suffering caused by Kalinga War, but did not give up the conquered territory

c) In dealing with the troublesome forest tribes he clearly recognized the possibility of the use of force

d) After the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka consolidated his southern conquests

Answer: (d)

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