The Mauryan Empire UPSC Questions

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The Mauryan Empire MCQ Questions


7.
When members of the same family become rulers one after another, the family is often called a
A.
Culture
B.
Oligarchy
C.
Hierarchy
D.
Dynasty
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ANSWER :
D. Dynasty
8.
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
9.
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ' Ranyo Ashoka ' ( King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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A.
Kanganahalli
B.
Sanchi
C.
Shahbazgarhi
D.
Sohgaura
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ANSWER :
A. Kanganahalli
10.
Unlike taxes, _____ was collected as and when it was possible from people who gave a variety of things, more or less willingly.
A.
Revenue
B.
Money
C.
Tribute
D.
Deficit
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ANSWER :
C. Tribute
11.
Who was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Bindusara
C.
Pulikesi
D.
Ajatashatru
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ANSWER :
A. Ashoka
12.
Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the _____ script.
A.
Prakrit
B.
Ancient Tamil
C.
Sanskrit
D.
Brahmi
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ANSWER :
D. Brahmi