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Question 21. Which of the following rock edict says that missionaries were sent to Ceylon, Egypt and Syria to propagate Buddhism?
  1.    Rock Edict XIII
  2.    Rock Edict XII
  3.    Rock Edict X
  4.    Rock Edict XI
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rock Edict XIII
Answer: (a)
Question 22. Chandragupta Maurya abdicated the thrown and went to Sravanabelagola along with Jaina saint
  1.    Rushabhanatha
  2.    Parswanatha
  3.    Badrabahu
  4.    Stulabahu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Badrabahu
Answer: (c)
Question 23. In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow?
  1. Gaya
  2. Kapilavastu
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Lumbini
  5. Sarnath
  6. Shravasti
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
  1.    1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6
  2.    4, 2, 1, 5, 6 and 3
  3.    1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  4.    4, 5, 6, 3, 2 and 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6
Answer: (a)
Question 24. Which of the following places was the capital of Satvahanas?
  1.    Nagarjuna Konda
  2.    Pataliputra
  3.    Pratisthan
  4.    Shakal or Sialkot
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Pratisthan
Answer: (c)
Question 25. The name by which Ashoka is referred to his inscriptions is
  1.    Dharmadeva
  2.    Priyadarshi
  3.    Chakravarti
  4.    Dharmakirti
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Priyadarshi
Answer: (b)
Question 26. In which of the following inscription mentioned Chandragupta and Ashoka both?
  1.    Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman
  2.    Junagarh inscription of Skandgupta
  3.    Nasik inscription of Gautami putra Shatkarni
  4.    Girnar inscription of Ashoka
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman
Answer: (a)
Question 27. Which one among the following statements about Ashokan edicts is correct?
  1.    The Pillar edicts were located in all parts of the empire
  2.    The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or translations of the texts used in other edicts
  3.    The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire
  4.    The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the Pillar edicts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire
Answer: (c)The edicts focus on social and moral precepts rather than religious practices or the philosophical dimension of Buddhism. Major themes are Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism, the description of his efforts to spread Buddhism, his moral and religious precepts, and his social and animal welfare programs.
Question 28. The Brahmi Script was first deciphered by letters inscribed on
  1.    Seal
  2.    Coins
  3.    Stone tablets
  4.    Pillars
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Stone tablets
Answer: (c)
Question 29. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
List - I (Dynasties) - List - II (Metals of coin)
  1.    Gupta - Gold and Silver
  2.    Kalachuris - Gold, Silver and Copper
  3.    Kushanas - Gold and Copper
  4.    Satavahanas - Gold
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Satavahanas - Gold
Answer: (d)
Question 30. Who of the following mentions about the meeting of Sandrokottos (Chandragupta Maurya) with Alexander, the Great?
  1.    Justin
  2.    Megasthenese
  3.    Pliny
  4.    Strabo
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Justin
Answer: (a)

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