{"id":535,"date":"2022-09-13T12:41:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/mcq\/?p=535"},"modified":"2022-09-13T12:41:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:11:10","slug":"ancient-history-maurya-dynasty-mcq-part-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/mcq\/ancient-history-maurya-dynasty-mcq-part-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancient History (Maurya Dynasty) MCQ Part – III"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ExamPillar provided a collection of important questions for various upcoming exams like SSC (Steno, JE, CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS etc), RRB (Group D, JE, NTPC etc), State Exam (UKSSSC, UKPCS, UPSSSC, UPPCS, BPSC, BSSC, etc) etc. The team of The ExamPillar provided to Ancient Indian History (Maurya Dynasty) MCQ Part – III, which questions have been asked in various exams. In this Set we provide the questions 81 – 109.<\/span><\/p>\n

Subject \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Ancient Indian History\u00a0<\/span>
\nTopic \u2014 <\/strong>Maurya Dynasty
\nTotal Question in This Set \u2014 <\/strong>81 – 109<\/span><\/p>\n

Click Here To Question 01 – 40 (Maurya Dynasty)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click Here To Question 41 – 80 (Maurya Dynasty)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ancient Indian History (Maurya Dynasty) MCQ
\nPart – III<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

81. \u2018Sita\u2019 in Maurya period means<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) A goddess<\/span>
\n(B) A religious sect<\/span>
\n(C) Revenue from Crown land<\/span>
\n(D) Barren land<\/span>
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82. Land revenue, which was the chief source of income during the Mauryan period, was collected by which officer?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Agronomoi<\/span>
\n(B) Shulkadhyaksha<\/span>
\n(C) Sitadhyaksha<\/span>
\n(D) Akradhayaksha<\/span>
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83. Which of the following Mauryan officers was incharge of weights and measures?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Pautavadhyaksha<\/span>
\n(B) Panyadhyaksha<\/span>
\n(C) Sitadhyaksha<\/span>
\n(D) Sunadhyaksha<\/span>
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84. Who of the following was associated with the collection of revenue in Mauryan Mantriparishad?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Samaharta
\n(B) Vyabharika<\/span>
\n(C) Antapala
\n(D) Pradeshtha<\/span>
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85. The most famous centre of learning during Maurya period was<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Vaishali
\n(B) Nalanda<\/span>
\n(C) Taxila
\n(D) Ujjain<\/span>
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86. \u2018Pankodakasannirodhe\u2019 was the Penalty in Mauryan administration, charged for<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Filthy drinking water<\/span>
\n(B) Slushing the road<\/span>
\n(C) Throwing garbage<\/span>
\n(D) Stenching temples<\/span>
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87. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorising of Chronicles, dynastic histories, and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Shramana<\/span>
\n(B) Parivraajaka<\/span>
\n(C) Agrahaarika<\/span>
\n(D) Magadha<\/span>
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88. Which aspect of municipal administration of today is continuing since the period of Mauryans?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Inspection of weight measure reamer<\/span>
\n(B) Determination of prices of goods<\/span>
\n(C) Registration of birth and death certificate<\/span>
\n(D) Protection of artisans<\/span>
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89. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Kamasutra<\/span>
\n(B) Manavadharmashastra<\/span>
\n(C) Sukra Nitisara<\/span>
\n(D) Arthashastra<\/span>
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90. The system governing villages through autonomous elected panchayats was evolved by<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Kushans
\n(B) Dravids<\/span>
\n(C) Aryans
\n(D) Mauryans<\/span>
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91. The social status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Kshatriyas<\/span>
\n(B) Fallen Kshatriyas<\/span>
\n(C) Vaishyas<\/span>
\n(D) Sudras<\/span>
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92. Which among of the following prohibits remarriage?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Jataka
\n(B) Manusmiriti<\/span>
\n(C) Yagyavalkya
\n(D) Arthashastra<\/span>
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93. Realising the need of water, the first ruler who got a lake constructed in the Girnar area, was<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Chandragupta Maurya<\/span>
\n(B) Ashoka<\/span>
\n(C) Rudradaman<\/span>
\n(D) Skanda Gupta<\/span>
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94. The last Mauryan emperor was<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Jaloka<\/span>
\n(B) Avanti Verma<\/span>
\n(C) Nandi Vardhana<\/span>
\n(D) Brihadratha<\/span>
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95. In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka\u2019s edicts are also found?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman<\/span>
\n(B) Nashik Prashasti regarding Gautamiputra Satakarni<\/span>
\n(C) Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvavela<\/span>
\n(D) None of the above<\/span>
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96. In which of the following inscription mentioned Chandragupta and Ashoka both?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) Nasik inscription of Gautami putra Shatkarni<\/span>
\n(B) Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman<\/span>
\n(C) Girnar inscription of Ashoka<\/span>
\n(D) Junagarh inscription of Skandgupta<\/span>
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97. Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka?<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Inscriptions of Ashoka<\/span>
\n2. Dipavamsa<\/span>
\n3. Mahavamsa<\/span>
\n4. Divyavadana
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2
\n(B) 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) 3 and 4
\n(D) 1 and 4<\/span>
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98. Consider the following statements.<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadaratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.<\/span>
\n2. The last Sunga King, Devabhuti, was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.<\/span>
\n3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.
\nWhich of these statements is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) Only 3
\n(D) 1, 2 and 3<\/span>
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99. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List-I (Place)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nList-II (Monuments\/Ruins)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(a) Kaushambi\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1. Dhamek Stupa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(b) Kushinagar<\/span><\/td>\n2. Ghositarama Monastery<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(c) Sarnath\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3. Ramabhar Stupa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(d) Shravasti<\/span><\/td>\n4. Saheth Maheth <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Code<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) (b) (c) (d)<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) 2 1 3 4
\n(B) 4 3 2 1<\/span>
\n(C) 2 3 1 4
\n(D) 4 2 1 3<\/span>
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100. The following Mauryan rulers were the followers of Buddhism<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Chandragupta<\/span>
\n2. Ashoka<\/span>
\n3. Bindusara<\/span>
\n4. Dasaratha
\nSelect the correct answer.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(B) 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) 3 and 4<\/span>
\n(D) 2 and 4<\/span>
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101. Assertion (A):<\/strong> Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
\nReason (R):<\/strong> Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and <\/span>(R) is the correct explanation of (A)<\/span>
\n(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)<\/span>
\n(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false<\/span>
\n(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true<\/span>
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102. In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow?<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Gaya<\/span>
\n2. Kapilavastu<\/span>
\n3. Kushinagar<\/span>
\n4. Lumbini<\/span>
\n5. Sarnath<\/span>
\n6. Shravasti
\nSelect the correct answer from the code given below.
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6<\/span>
\n(B) 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6<\/span>
\n(C) 4, 5, 6, 3, 2 and 1<\/span>
\n(D) 4, 2, 1, 5, 6 and 3<\/span>
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103. Which of the following statements are correct about Mauryan Kings? They developed<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Culture, Art and Literature<\/span>
\n2. Gold coins<\/span>
\n3. Provincial Division<\/span>
\n4. Kingship to Hindukush
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) 1, 2 and 3
\n(D) 1, 3 and 4<\/span>
\n

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104. Assertion (A):<\/strong> The Mauryan kings did not bestow land grants on religious basis.
\nReason (R):<\/strong> The peasants revolted against land grants.
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below. <\/strong>
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and <\/span>(R) is the correct explanation of (A)<\/span>
\n(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)<\/span>
\n(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false<\/span>
\n(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true<\/span>
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105. The following persons came to India at one time or another<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Fa-Hien
\n2. I-Tsing
\n<\/span>3. Megasthanese
\n4. Hieun-Tsang
\nThe correct chronological sequence of their visits are<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 3, 1, 2, 4
\n(B) 3, 1, 4, 2<\/span>
\n(C) 1, 3, 2, 4
\n(D) 1, 3, 4, 2<\/span>
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106. According to the \u2018Arthashastra\u2019 of Kautilya the following courts existed in the judicial system of Mauryan Age<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Dharmamahamatra<\/span>
\n2. Dharmasthiya<\/span>
\n3. Rajjuka<\/span>
\n4. Kantakshodhana
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2
\n(B) 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) 1 and 3
\n(D) 2 and 4<\/span>
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107. Who among the following rulers paid attention to the resource management in Girnar region some centuries before the Christian era?<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Mahapadma Nanda<\/span>
\n2. Ashoka<\/span>
\n3. Chandragupta Maurya<\/span>
\n4. Rudradaman
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2
\n(B) 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) 3 and 4
\n(D) 2, 3 and 4<\/span>
\n

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108. Match List-I with List-II select the correct answer by using the code given below.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List-I<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nList-II<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(a) Chandragupta<\/span><\/td>\n1. Piyadarshi\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(b) Bindusara<\/span><\/td>\n2. Sandrocottus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(c) Ashoka<\/span><\/td>\n3. Amitraghat\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(d) Chanakya\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4. Vishnugupta<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Code<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) (b) (c) (d)<\/span><\/strong>
\n(A) 2 3 4 1
\n(B) 1 3 2 4<\/span>
\n(C) 2 3 1 4
\n(D) 3 4 2 1<\/span>
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109. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?<\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Lothal \u2013 Ancient Dockyard<\/span>
\n2. Sarnath \u2013 First Sermon of Buddha<\/span>
\n3. Rajgir \u2013 Lion Capital of Ashoka<\/span>
\n4. Nalanda \u2013 Great Seat of Buddhist Learning
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
\nCode<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
\n(B) 3 and 4<\/span>
\n(C) 1, 2 and 4
\n(D) 1 and 2<\/span>
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