The Maurya and Gupta Empires AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Ancient History

The Maurya and Gupta Empires MCQ Questions


13.
Special officers appointed by Ashoka to spread the message of Dhamma were called:
A.
Gahapatis
B.
Pativedakas
C.
Dhamma Mahamatta
D.
Samantas
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ANSWER :
C. Dhamma Mahamatta
14.
According to Megasthenes, how many subcommittees coordinated Mauryan military activity?
A.
Five
B.
Eight
C.
Four
D.
Six
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ANSWER :
D. Six
15.
According to Greek sources, the Mauryan army's strength included:
A.
600,000 foot-soldiers, 30,000 cavalry, 9,000 elephants
B.
500,000 foot-soldiers, 50,000 cavalry, 10,000 elephants
C.
400,000 foot-soldiers, 40,000 cavalry, 7,000 elephants
D.
700,000 foot-soldiers, 20,000 cavalry, 8,000 elephants
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ANSWER :
A. 600,000 foot-soldiers, 30,000 cavalry, 9,000 elephants
16.
The Sudarshana Lake was located in:
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Bihar
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ANSWER :
B. Gujarat
17.
The Sudarshana Lake was originally built during the reign of:
A.
The Guptas
B.
The Kushanas
C.
The Shakas
D.
The Mauryas
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ANSWER :
D. The Mauryas
18.
The Mauryan Empire lasted for approximately how many years?
A.
100 years
B.
250 years
C.
150 years
D.
200 years
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ANSWER :
C. 150 years