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Question 81.
List I
List II
A. Shunga
1. Prawarsen-I
B. Kanva
2. Kharvela
C. Chedi
3. Vasudeva
D. Vakataka
4. Bhagbhadra
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A B C D
  1.    1 3 4 2
  2.    3 4 2 1
  3.    2 3 4 1
  4.    4 3 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 3 4 2 1
Answer: (b)
Question 82. Which of the following South Kingdoms is not mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions?
  1.    Pandya
  2.    Satavahana
  3.    Chola
  4.    Satiyaputta
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Satavahana
Answer: (b)
Question 83. The Kushana kings assured title of Devaputra Kushana Kanishka’s predecessors also were assuming titles like Sarvaloka Isvara Mahisvara. This shows that Kushana Kings–
  1. assumed high sounding titles implying power and fame.
  2. assumed divine Kingship
  3. Which of the above statements are correct?
  1.    1 only
  2.    Neither 1 nor 2
  3.    2 only
  4.    Both 1 and 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2 only
Answer: (c)
Question 84. Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?
  1.    Rummindei
  2.    Maski
  3.    Kalsi
  4.    Special Kalinga Edict
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Maski
Answer: (b)
Question 85. Rock Edict XIII (also known as Separate Rock Edict, because it is not found elsewhere) is regarded as one of the most important documents of Ashokan history, because:
  1.    It expresses his regret and remorse at the suffering caused by the Kalinga War
  2.    All the above
  3.    It expresses a new idea of conquest that of dhammavijaya instead of victory by war and violence
  4.    It is the longest of the fourteen major Rock Edicts and is recorded in a tone of recapitulation
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> All the above
Answer: (b)
Question 86. Famous Greek ambassador Megasthenese came to the court of which emperor?
  1.    Harsha Vardhana
  2.    None of the above
  3.    Ashoka
  4.    Chandragupta Maurya
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Chandragupta Maurya
Answer: (d)
Question 87. Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka’s Dhamma is not correct ?
  1. Major Rock Edict XIII is of paramount importance in understanding the Ashokan policy of Dhamma.
  2. The Policy of Dhamma was an attempt at founding a new religion.
  3. Major Rock Edict III relates to social welfare measures like medical centres for animals as well as men, road construction and planting of medicinal herbs.
  4. Pillar Edict I states that through the king’s care and love of Dhamma it had grown and that it was the king’s principle to administer affairs.
  1.    1 and 4
  2.    None of these
  3.    2 and 3
  4.    2 and 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Question 88. Which of the following Buddhist literary source does not provide information about the Mauryas?
  1.    Mahaparibbanasutta
  2.    Asokavadan
  3.    Dipavamsa
  4.    Mahavamsa
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Asokavadan
Answer: (b)
Question 89. In which of the following Major Rock Edicts does Ashoka introduce the institution of dhamma-mahamatta for the first time?
  1.    Rock Edict II
  2.    Rock Edict V
  3.    Rock Edict III
  4.    Rock Edict IV
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rock Edict V
Answer: (b)
Question 90. The major Rock Edict of Ashoka which forbids the animal sacrifice is
  1.    IV
  2.    III
  3.    I
  4.    II
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> I
Answer: (c)

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