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Question 601. Who of the following was the last of the Mauryas, assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra, the founder of the Shunga dynasty?

Brihadratha
Samprati
Shatadhanvan
Devavarman

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Answer: Option A. -> Brihadratha
Answer: (a)

Question 602. Which one among the following statements about Ashokan edicts is correct?

The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or translations of the texts used in other edicts
The Pillar edicts were located in all parts of the empire
The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the Pillar edicts
The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire
Answer: (d)

Question 603. Who among the following rulers has been mentioned as protector of Varna system?

Gautamiputra
Pushyamitra
Kharvela
Vasudeva

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Answer: Option B. -> Pushyamitra
Answer: (b) Pushyamitra was a supporter of the orthodox brahmanical faith, and revived the ancient Vedic sacrifice including the horse-sacrifice.

Question 604. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Digha nikaya - Influence of Buddhist ideas on Mauryan polity
Jatakas - Mauryan chronology and genealogy
Dipavamsa - Socio-economic conditions of the Mauryan period
Puranas - Ashoka’s efforts to spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Digha nikaya - Influence of Buddhist ideas on Mauryan polity
Answer: (a)

Question 605. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mauryan art?

The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished.

The use of stone started from the time of Asoka.

Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained. The only remaining stupa is at Sanchi.

The caves presented to the Ajivikas furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

1, 3, and 4
2, 3, and 4
1, 2, and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (c)
The pillars erected by Asoka furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art. Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindei, Sanchi and Saranath. Their tops were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull.
The Saranath pillar with four lions standing back to back is the most magnificent. The Indian government adopted this capitol with some modifications as its state emblem.
The caves presented to the Ajivikas by Asoka and his son Dasaratha remain important heritage of the Mauryas. Their interior walls are polished like a mirror.
These were meant to be residences of monks. The caves at Barabar hills near Bodh Gaya are wonderful pieces of Mauryan architecture.

Question 606. Which of the following was not one of the reasons why the conquest of Kalinga was of strategic and economic importance to the Mauryan empire?

It provided congiguity to the Mauryan territories of Andhra and Bengal
It stood in the way of the southern routes from the Ganges valley
Its rich and fertile land could contribute to the economic prosperity of the empire
It was also a powerful maritime state and, therefore a convenient source of income

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Answer: Option C. -> Its rich and fertile land could contribute to the economic prosperity of the empire
Answer: (c)

Question 607. Who issued first gold coins in India?

Kanishka
Vima kadphises
Kujula Kadphises
Huvishka

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Vima kadphises
Answer: (b)

Question 608. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below.

List-I (Place)
List-II (Monuments/Ruins)
(a) Kaushambi
1. Dhamek Stupa
(b) Kushinagar
2. Ghositarama Monastery
(c) Sarnath
3. Ramabhar Stupa
(d) Shravasti
4. Saheth Maheth
Codes: A B C D

4 3 2 1
4 2 1 3
2 1 3 4
2 3 1 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 2 3 1 4
Answer: (d)

Question 609. The metals, mainly used for minting coins during the Mauryan period, were

Lead and bronze
Copper and bronze
Gold and silver
Silver and copper

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Silver and copper
Answer: (d)

Question 610. Who among the following seven classes of Mauryan society (Megasthenes division) were exempted from fighting and other public services?