- Who was the Greek envoy at the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
- a. Megasthenes
- b. Seleucus Nicator
- c. Darius I
- d. Alexander
- Ans: a
- Which ancient text provides insights into the governance of Pataliputra?
- a. Arthashastra
- b. Indica
- c. Manusmriti
- d. Rajatarangini
- Ans: b
- Who among the following was recognized as Vishnugupta?
- a. Chandragupta Maurya
- b. Kautilya
- c. Bindusara
- d. Megasthenes
- Ans: b
- Which Mauryan ruler expanded the empire into the Deccan region?
- a. Ashoka
- b. Bindusara
- c. Chandragupta Maurya
- d. Brihadratha
- Ans: b
- What was the primary reason behind Ashoka’s shift towards Dhamma-based governance?
- a. His exposure to Buddhist teachings
- b. The influence of Upagupta
- c. The devastation caused by the Kalinga War
- d. A treaty with the Greeks
- Ans: c
- Which language was primarily used in Ashokan inscriptions?
- a. Sanskrit
- b. Tamil
- c. Pali
- d. Prakrit
- Ans: d
- Who was responsible for judicial administration during Ashoka’s rule?
- a. Amatya
- b. Rajuka
- c. Mahamatras
- d. Sarthavaha
- Ans: b
- Which Mauryan ruler was also referred to as Devanama Piyadasi?
- a. Ashoka
- b. Chandragupta Maurya
- c. Bindusara
- d. Dasaratha Maurya
- Ans: a
- Which dynasty succeeded the Nanda rulers in Magadha?
- a. Gupta
- b. Shunga
- c. Maurya
- d. Kanva
- Ans: c
- Which Buddhist monk played a role in Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism?
- a. Mahinda
- b. Ashvaghosha
- c. Upagupta
- d. Dharmaraksha
- Ans: c
- The renowned Great Stupa of Sanchi is situated in which state?
- a. Uttar Pradesh
- b. Madhya Pradesh
- c. Bihar
- d. Gujarat
- Ans: b
- What is the focus of Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
- a. Religious teachings
- b. Political and economic administration
- c. Ethics
- d. Scientific discoveries
- Ans: b
- Which Rock Edict of Ashoka details the horrors of the Kalinga War?
- a. 5th Rock Edict
- b. 9th Rock Edict
- c. 13th Rock Edict
- d. 1st Rock Edict
- Ans: c
- Which theory related to governance is described in Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
- a. Mandala Theory
- b. Saptanga Theory
- c. Rajadharma Theory
- d. Dharma Theory
- Ans: b
- Who was the first ruler to unify the regions of the Sindhu, Ganga, and Yamuna valleys?
- a. Bindusara
- b. Chandragupta Maurya
- c. Mahapadmananda
- d. Ashoka
- Ans: b
- Which ancient educational center was famous during the Mauryan era?
- a. Nalanda
- b. Takshashila
- c. Vikramashila
- d. Vallabhi
- Ans: b
- Which animal is absent from the abacus of Ashoka’s Sarnath Lion Capital?
- a. Elephant
- b. Deer
- c. Bull
- d. Lion
- Ans: b
- Which major Buddhist Council took place during Ashoka’s reign?
- a. First
- b. Second
- c. Third
- d. Fourth
- Ans: c
- Who among the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?
- a. Ashoka
- b. Chandragupta Maurya
- c. Bindusara
- d. Mahapadmananda
- Ans: b
- Which location does NOT have any known Ashokan inscriptions?
- a. Pataliputra
- b. Kalinga
- c. Sanchi
- d. Junagadh
- Ans: a
- How did Megasthenes classify Indian society?
- a. Four classes
- b. Five classes
- c. Seven divisions
- d. Eight divisions
- Ans: c
- Which work by Vishakhadatta discusses Chandragupta Maurya?
- a. Arthashastra
- b. Indica
- c. Rajatarangini
- d. Mudrarakshasa
- Ans: d
- What was the administrative rank responsible for governing a district in Mauryan rule?
- a. Vishayapati
- b. Amatya
- c. Rajuka
- d. Dhamma Mahamatra
- Ans: c
- Who among the following was sent as an envoy by Seleucus Nicator to the Mauryan court?
- a. Darius I
- b. Alexander
- c. Megasthenes
- d. Ptolemy
- Ans: c
- What is the nature of Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
- a. A religious scripture
- b. A philosophical text
- c. A guide on governance and statecraft
- d. A literary masterpiece
- Ans: c