The Mauryan Empire UPSC Questions

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The Mauryan Empire MCQ Questions


1.
The empire that Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather
A.
Pulikesi
B.
Bindusara
C.
Chandragupta Maurya
D.
Ajatashatru
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ANSWER :
C. Chandragupta Maurya
2.
What is the name of the wise man who supported Chandragupta Maurya?
A.
Chanakya
B.
Kautilya
C.
Both a and b
D.
Bindusara
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ANSWER :
C. Both a and b
3.
Many of Chanakya’s ideas were written down in a book called the
A.
Arthashastra
B.
Shastra
C.
Rig Veda
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Arthashastra
4.
Who is the father of Ashoka?
A.
Pulikesi
B.
Bindusara
C.
Chandragupta Maurya
D.
Ajatashatru
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ANSWER :
B. Bindusara
5.
When members of the same family become rulers one after another, the family is often called a
A.
Culture
B.
Hereditary
C.
Hierarchy
D.
Dynasty
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ANSWER :
D. Dynasty
6.

Examine the statements and choose the options carefully.
Statement 1: Emperors need more resources than kings because empires are larger than kingdoms
Statement 2: So also they need a larger number of officials who collect taxes

A.

Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is true. Statement 2 is not related to Statement 1

B.

Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is true. Statement 2 is related to Statement 1

C.

Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

D.

Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

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ANSWER :

B. Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is true. Statement 2 is related to Statement 1