Maurya Period


  1. In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka declared some concessions in taxes?









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    Lumbini pillar inscriptions, King Ashoka visited Lumbini and worshipped the Buddha, the sage of the Sankyans was born there. He set up a pillar and the village of Lumbini was exempted from tax and required to pay only one-eighth of the produce because the Lord was born there.

    Correct Option: C

    Lumbini pillar inscriptions, King Ashoka visited Lumbini and worshipped the Buddha, the sage of the Sankyans was born there. He set up a pillar and the village of Lumbini was exempted from tax and required to pay only one-eighth of the produce because the Lord was born there.


  1. Sarnath Stambh was built by









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    Ashoka built the Sarnath piller commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Ashoka piller at Sarnath is about 15.24 m in height and weighs 50 tons. The four-lion sculpture placed on top of this piller is now treasured in the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath.

    Correct Option: B

    Ashoka built the Sarnath piller commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Ashoka piller at Sarnath is about 15.24 m in height and weighs 50 tons. The four-lion sculpture placed on top of this piller is now treasured in the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath.



  1. The Mauryan administrative centre Samapa can be identified with









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    Samapa, modern-day Jaugada was administrative centre of the Mauryan empire after the Kalinga conquered by Ashoka.

    Correct Option: D

    Samapa, modern-day Jaugada was administrative centre of the Mauryan empire after the Kalinga conquered by Ashoka.


  1. Who was Ashoka's contemporary king of Ceylon?









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    Ashoka maintained close relations with Tissa, the ruler of Ceylon. Devaanampiya Tissa was the second son of Mutasiva. He was a friend of Ashoka even before he became king.

    Correct Option: C

    Ashoka maintained close relations with Tissa, the ruler of Ceylon. Devaanampiya Tissa was the second son of Mutasiva. He was a friend of Ashoka even before he became king.



  1. Who was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya?









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    Chanakya was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. He was a great scholar, teacher of economics and political science in ancient India. Different lessons of politics and war were taught to Chandragupta by Chanakya Chandragupta Maurya established Maurya Empire by defeating Dhana Nanda of Nanda dynasty.

    Correct Option: A

    Chanakya was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. He was a great scholar, teacher of economics and political science in ancient India. Different lessons of politics and war were taught to Chandragupta by Chanakya Chandragupta Maurya established Maurya Empire by defeating Dhana Nanda of Nanda dynasty.