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.
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 3 only
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."
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A.
Ashoka
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Harshavardhana
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
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ANSWER :
A. Ashoka
6.
Who is the father of Ashoka?
A.
Pulikesi
B.
Bindusara
C.
Chandragupta Maurya
D.
Ajatashatru
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ANSWER :
B. Bindusara