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ANCIENT HISTORY TOPIC WISE MCQs

Pre-Historic period - Quiz 1

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1) Consider the following statements regarding the Chalcolithic Age:
1.Chalcolithic people lived in circular houses having independent walls.
2.Burials during this period were uniform, with all individuals buried in rock-cut tombs.
3.Copper and bronze tools used during the Chalcolithic period included fishing hooks, chisels, and axes.
How many of the above statements are correct?

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2) Consider the following statements:
1.Bhimbetka is a Palaeolithic site, famous for its natural caves.
2.Rock and cave paintings are important features of the Palaeolithic Culture.
3.Pressure flaking is a technique used by hunters to make stone tools and weapons.
How many of the given above statements is/are correct?

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3) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Site) List 2 (Key Features)
A). Adamgarh hill 1. Microlithic tools and human skeletal remains
B). Kurnool 2. Evidence of bone tools and earliest habitation
C). Attirampakkam 3. Stone tools indicating the Lower Paleolithic period

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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4) Consider the following statements about the Acheulian and Sohanian cultural traditions:

  1. The Acheulian industry in India is primarily known for its hand axes and cleavers.
  2. The Sohanian industry exclusively used chopper and chopping tools.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Neolithic sites) List 2 (located in)
A). Mehargarh 1. Kashmir
B). Burzahom 2. Assam
C). Birbhanpur 3. West Bengal
D). Daojali Hading 4. Baluchistan (Pakistan)

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Pre-Historic period - Quiz 2

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1) Consider the following statements regarding the Chalcolithic Age:
1.Chalcolithic people lived in circular houses having independent walls.
2.Burials during this period were uniform, with all individuals buried in rock-cut tombs.
3.Copper and bronze tools used during the Chalcolithic period included fishing hooks, chisels, and axes.
How many of the above statements are correct?

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2) Consider the following statements:
1.Bhimbetka is a Palaeolithic site, famous for its natural caves.
2.Rock and cave paintings are important features of the Palaeolithic Culture.
3.Pressure flaking is a technique used by hunters to make stone tools and weapons.
How many of the given above statements is/are correct?

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3) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Site) List 2 (Key Features)
A). Adamgarh hill 1. Microlithic tools and human skeletal remains
B). Kurnool 2. Evidence of bone tools and earliest habitation
C). Attirampakkam 3. Stone tools indicating the Lower Paleolithic period

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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4) Consider the following statements about the Acheulian and Sohanian cultural traditions:

  1. The Acheulian industry in India is primarily known for its hand axes and cleavers.
  2. The Sohanian industry exclusively used chopper and chopping tools.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Neolithic sites) List 2 (located in)
A). Mehargarh 1. Kashmir
B). Burzahom 2. Assam
C). Birbhanpur 3. West Bengal
D). Daojali Hading 4. Baluchistan (Pakistan)

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Pre-Historic period - Quiz 3

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1) Consider the following statements regarding the Chalcolithic Age:

  1. Chalcolithic people lived in circular houses having independent walls.
  2. Burials during this period were uniform, with all individuals buried in rock-cut tombs.
  3. Copper and bronze tools used during the Chalcolithic period included fishing hooks, chisels, and axes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

 

చాల్కోలిథిక్ యుగానికి సంబంధించిన కింది ప్రకటనలను పరిశీలించండి:

  1. చాల్కోలిథిక్ ప్రజలు స్వతంత్ర గోడలు కలిగిన వృత్తాకార ఇళ్లలో నివసించారు.
  2. ఈ కాలంలో ఖననాలు ఒకే విధంగా ఉండేవి, అందరు వ్యక్తులను రాతితో తవ్విన సమాధులలో ఖననం చేసేవారు.
  3. చాల్కోలిథిక్ కాలంలో ఉపయోగించిన రాగి మరియు కాంస్య పనిముట్లలో ఫిషింగ్ హుక్స్, ఉలి మరియు గొడ్డలి ఉన్నాయి.

పైన పేర్కొన్న ప్రకటనలలో ఎన్ని సరైనవి?

 

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Indus Valley civilization Quiz 1

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1) Which one of the following is NOT a site related to the Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture?

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2) Consider the following statements about Harappan religious practices:

  1. Harappans worshipped both male and female deities, including a mother goddess and a deity resembling Proto-Shiva.
  2. The burial practices across Harappan sites were uniform, reflecting a centralized religious system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) Consider the following statements about the Harappan civilization:

  1. Terracotta was used to create figurines predominantly of females, animals, bangles, and seals.
  2. The art of bead-making was especially developed in Chanhudaro and Lothal.
  3. The Harappans were known for their use of iron in creating tools and artifacts.

How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

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4) In ancient Indian urban classification, what does 'Nigama' refer to?

 

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5) Which Harappan site is associated with fire altars?

 

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Rig-Vedic age and Vedic Age Quiz 1

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1) What is the Vedic term for copper, as mentioned in the Rig Veda?

 

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2) Who among the following was the tax collector during the Later Vedic Age?

Answer: D

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3) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Site) List 2 (Key Features)
A). Adamgarh hill 1. Microlithic tools and human skeletal remains
B). Kurnool 2. Evidence of bone tools and earliest habitation
C). Attirampakkam 3. Stone tools indicating the Lower Paleolithic period

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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4) Consider the following statements about the Vedic economy:

  1. In the Early Vedic period, barter was the primary mode of exchange, with cattle serving as a popular medium.
  2. Iron tools introduced during the Later Vedic period revolutionized agriculture and expanded cultivable land.
  3. The Later Vedic period saw agriculture replace pastoralism as the main economic activity.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

 

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5) Match the following terms from Vedic society with their meanings:

Term Meaning
Sabha Tribal assembly
Samiti Economic tax
Bali Elderly Advisory Council
Gramini Leader of the village

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Buddhism Quiz 1

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1) Consider the following:

  1. Emphasis on the ideal of Bodhisattvas
  2. Focus on self-liberation through meditation
  3. Use of Sanskrit as a primary language

Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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2) Consider the following statements about Bodhisattvas in Buddhism:

  1. In Theravada Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is someone confirmed by a living Buddha to achieve Buddhahood.
  2. In Mahayana Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is defined by the commitment to attain Buddhahood for all beings' benefit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) Anda, harmika, chhatra are parts of which of the following architectural forms?

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4) The term Ariya-sachchani in Buddhism refers to which of the following?

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5) Which of the following is written in Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit to communicate Mahayana Buddhism teachings?

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Buddhism Quiz 2

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1) Consider the following statements:

  • The Nettipakarana is a Buddhist scripture containing methods taught by the Buddha’s disciple Kaccana.
  • Sthaviravalicharitra is a Sanskrit mahakavya that details the histories of the earliest Jain teachers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Terms) List 2 (Descriptions)
A). Brahmacharya 1.   The stage of celibate studenthood in the ashrama scheme
B). Brahmadeya 2.   The imperishable, ultimate reality in the universe
C). Brahman 3.   Land gifted to Brahmanas, generally by kings
D). Brahmanas 4.   Members of the premier varna; prose explanations of Vedic Samhitas

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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3) Consider the following statements regarding the Fourth Buddhist Council:

  1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir during the reign of Kanishka.
  2. Hinayana Buddhism emerged as a distinct school of thought during this council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) What is the term for the Buddhist Sangha’s code of monastic discipline?

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    5)
  • Consider the following statements:
  1. Nirvana refers to the ultimate cessation of desires and suffering.
  2. It can be achieved through following the Noble Eightfold Path.
  3. Nirvana means merging with the divine essence, as in Hindu philosophy.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Jainism Quiz 1

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1) In Jainism, the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is referred to as:

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2) The concept of Mahavrata was advocated by

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3) Consider the following statements:

  1. Jainism promotes the principle of Anekantavada or multiplicity of viewpoints.
  2. Jain monks are strictly vegetarian and practice non-violence in thought, word, and deed.
  3. Jainism acknowledges the authority of the Vedas in spiritual matters.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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4) The Avasyaka Sutra is related to which of the following religions?

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5) Consider the following statements regarding the liberation of women in Jainism:

  1. Shvetambaras believe that women lack the required qualities to attain moksha.
  2. Digambaras maintain that women are capable of attaining moksha in their present lifetime.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Mahajanapadas And Magadha Empire Quiz1

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1) Assertion (A): The Mahajanapada of Magadha became a powerful state due to its control over fertile agricultural land and rich iron deposits.
Reason (R): The strategic location of Magadha near the Ganges and Son rivers facilitated trade and transportation.

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2) With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:

Mahajanapada Capital City
1. Magadha Rajagriha
2. Kosala Vaishali
3. Vatsa Kausambi
4. Avanti Ujjayini

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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3) Consider the following statements regarding the socio-political structure of the Mahajanapadas:

  1. The Gana-Sanghas, which were part of some Mahajanapadas, were essentially democratic assemblies.
  2. Kashi was one of the most powerful Mahajanapadas at the beginning of this period, with its capital at Varanasi.
  3. Agriculture was not a significant economic activity in the regions where Gana-Sanghas were established.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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4) Consider the following statements regarding ministers in ancient Indian administration:

  1. Varsakara of Magadha played a crucial role in Ajatashatru's conquest of the Lichchhavis of Vaishali.
  2. Dirghacharayana of Koshala served as an effective minister, assisting the king of Koshala.
  3. High officers and ministers were generally recruited from the Kshatriya class.
  4. The recruitment of ministers from the brahmana priestly class undermined the kin-based polity of Vedic times.

How many of the above statements are correctly matched?

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5) The city of Champa near Bhagalpur is referred to as "Vaniyagama" in a Prakrit text. What does "Vaniyagama" mean?

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6) Numerous villages are mentioned in the Pali texts, and towns seem to have been situated amidst clusters of villages. Consider the following pairs regarding types of villages mentioned in Pali texts:

  1. First category: Villages headed by a Bhojaka, inhabited by various castes.
  2. Second category: Craft villages near towns, such as carpenters’ or chariot-makers’ villages.
  3. Third category: Border villages at the forest edge, inhabited by hunters and food gatherers.

How many of the above pairs are Incorrectly matched?

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7) Consider the following statements according to Panini:

  1. He specifies that Jana pada was typically headed by an ekaraja /one king.
  2. He specifies nineteen one-king janapadas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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8) Consider the following:

  1. Anga
  2. Vaishali
  3. Kashi
  4. Koshala
  5. Avanti
  6. Kalinga

How many of the above were annexed gradually to the Magadhan Empire?

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9) With reference to ancient Indian currency, consider the following statements regarding "Pana":

  1. Pana was a gold coin used widely in ancient India.
  2. A Pana was valued at three-fourths of a tola.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10) Consider the following areas regarding Greek settlements after Alexander’s invasion:

  1. Alexandria in the Kabul region
  2. Boukephala on the Jhelum
  3. Alexandria in Sindh

How many of the above were important Greek settlements established or influenced by Alexander’s invasion?

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Iranian and Macedonian invasions Quiz 1

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1) Who was the ruler of Magadha during Alexander the Great's invasion of India?

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2) Consider the following statements regarding the impact of the invasion of Alexander the Great in India:

  1. It facilitated the spread of Hellenistic culture in India.
  2. It led to the establishment of Greek-style city-states in the northwest.
  3. It led to the introduction of maritime trade in India for the first time.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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3) Consider the following statements:

  1. Heliodorus, a Greek ambassador, set up a pillar in honor of Vasudeva at Besnagar in Madhya Pradesh.
  2. Menander, a Greek ruler followed Jainism.
  3. The Kushan rulers worshipped both Shiva and Buddha.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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4) Consider the following statements regarding Alexander’s invasion of India:

  1. Alexander entered India in 326 BC through the Khyber Pass after conquering Iran.
  2. Ambhi, the ruler of Taxila, resisted Alexander during his invasion.

Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect?

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5) Arrange the following events in chronological order:

  1. Alexander invaded India.
  2. Independent principalities and republics of N-E India merged with the Magadha empire.
  3. The Iranian ruler Darius annexed Punjab and Sindh.
  4. Kharoshthi script was brought to India by Iranian scribes.
  5. The Greeks conquered the Iranian empire.

Select the correct chronological sequence:

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Mauryan Period Quiz 1

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1) "It highlights tolerance for all religions. He believed that mutual respect among different religious sects could lead to societal harmony. This edict promotes the idea that one should honor other religions while remaining faithful to one's own beliefs."

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2) During Mauryan period, The tolls or customs duties on traders' commodities were collected by officers known as:

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3) The term karshapana, frequently mentioned in ancient Indian texts, was used to denote:

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4) Arrange the following events in chronological order:

  1. Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism
  2. Chandragupta's establishment of the Mauryan Empire
  3. Brihadratha's assassination
  4. Bindusara's diplomatic engagements with the Hellenistic world

Which of the following are correctly arranged:

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5) Assertion (A): The silver coin known as pana was the most commonly used currency in the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R): Barter was completely replaced by coinage as the medium of exchange during the Mauryan period.

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Mauryan Period Quiz 2

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1) Which of the following texts is a primary source on the military organization of the Mauryan Empire?

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2) With reference to the Mauryan Art, consider the following statements:

  1. The wood was the dominant material used for construction.
  2. Stupas were built to enshrine the relics of Buddha and to commemorate the events of religious significance.

which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) The machinations of Chanakya against Chandragupta’s enemies are described in detail in which of the following?

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4) Consider the following ancient sites:

  1. Bharhut Stupa
  2. Sanchi Stupa
  3. Heliodorus Pillar

How many of the above are located in Madhya Pradesh?

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5) Consider the following materials mentioned by Megasthenes regarding houses construction during the Mauryan period:

  1. Timber
  2. Stone
  3. Wood

How many of the above materials were used in house Construction as mentioned by Megasthenes during the Mauryan period?

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Mauryan Period Quiz 3

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1) With reference to Ashoka's policy of Dhamma, consider the following statements:

    1. It involved the worship of a God.
    2. It aimed to strengthen the institution of family.
    3. It called for a ban on animal sacrifice.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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2) “Today if a hundredth or a thousandth part of those people who were killed or died or were deported when Kalinga was annexed were to suffer similarly, it would weigh heavily on the mind of the Beloved of the Gods … The Beloved of the Gods considers victory by dhamma to be the foremost victory …”

The above words of Ashoka from which Rock Edict?

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3) Consider the following:

  1. Pataliputra
  2. Tosali
  3. Suvarnagiri
  4. Ujjain

How many of the above were not seats of provincial power during the Mauryan Empire?

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4) Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan administration:

  1. The samaharta was the chief officer responsible for the assessment and collection of revenue.
  2. The sannidhata served as the chief custodian of the state treasury and storehouse.

Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect?

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5) Fragments of stone pillars and stumps, indicating the existence of an 84-pillared hall, have been discovered at which of the following places?

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Mauryan Period Quiz 4

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1) The stone statue of Yakshini in the form of a beautiful woman was discovered at which of the following places?

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2) The posts Pativedakas and pulisani in the Mauryan period are related to

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3) With reference to Arthashastra, Consider the following statements:

  1. Kautilya regarded forests, pastures, and mines as the personal property of the king.
  2. The Arthashastra recommends that land unsuitable for agriculture be granted to ascetics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) Consider the following elements:

  1. Raja
  2. Amatya
  3. Danda
  4. Kosha
  5. Mitra

How many of the above elements are included in the Saptanga theory?

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5) Consider the following statements:

  1. Megasthenes claimed Indian society of not having any slaves.
  2. The Arthashastra has a detailed discussion of slaves.
  3. Karmakara refers to a person who works in return for wages.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Mauryan Period Quiz 5

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1) The term Panyadhyaksha is associated with:

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2) A sculpture-portrait of Ashoka seated on his throne with his queens was found in:

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3) Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan age :

  1. Establishment of a well-organised state machinery for the first time.
  2. Abundance of Northern Black Polished Ware.
  3. Phase of rapid urbanisation.

How many of the following statements is/are correct?

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4) The kantakasodhana courts during the Mauryan period primarily dealt with:

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5) The terms Bhaga, Pindakara, during the Mauryan period were associated with:

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Mauryan Period Quiz 6

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1) Consider the following statements:

  1. The sculptures of Yaksha and Yakshi were important religious symbols during the Mauryan period.
  2. These sculptures are objects of worship in Buddhism only.
  3. The earliest mention of Yakshi is found in the Silappadikaram.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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2) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 List 2
1. Mauryan Pillar Kausambi
2.Chaitya Hall Sanchi
3.Rock-cut Temples Karle

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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3) Consider the following statements:

  1. The word "stupa" refers to a mound and is generally a structure containing bodily remains or precious items at its core.
  2. Amaravati is known for its grand Buddha stupa, with stone carvings.
  3. The story of the Monkey King can be found in Bharhut, central India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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4) Which of the following edicts contains the statement:

"Both the lowly and the exalted must be told: 'If you act thus, this matter (will be) prosperous and of long duration, and will thus progress to one and a half.'"

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5) Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Empire :

  1. Samaharta was the Collector General of revenue and had control over both revenue and expenditure.
  2. Sannidhata was the officer-in-charge of the military and defense operations.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Mauryan Period Quiz 7

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1) Consider the following pairs:

List 1 (Stupa) List 2 (Location)
1.           Bharhut Stupa Madhya Pradesh
2.           Dhauli Shanti Stupa Orissa
3.           Dhamekh Stupa Uttar Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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2) With reference to Megasthenes' account, consider the following statements:

  1. Megasthenes mentions a committee that coordinated military activity under Chandragupta Maurya's reign.
  2. The committee was responsible for organizing various military components, including the navy, horses, elephants, and infantry.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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3) Consider the following statements regarding the inscriptions of Mauryan king Ashoka:

  1. King Ashoka was the first person to issue inscriptions, and most of his inscriptions are in the Prakrit language.
  2. The Brahmi script was first deciphered in 1837 by James Princep, a British civil servant.
  3. Inscriptions during Ashoka's time were exclusively composed in praise of kings and did not record any dates.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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4) Consider the following pairs:

Motif on Pillar Site
1. One Lion Vaishali
2. Elephant Sankisha
3. Bull Dauli
4. Four Lions Sarnath

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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5) Consider the following pairs:

Ruler Dynasty
1.           Bimbisara Haryanka
2.           Bindusara Maurya
3.           Agnimitra Sunga
4.           Pulamavi Kanva

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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