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(21)
The notion of Saptanga that was introduced in 'Arthashastra'includes
[A]
Kings,Territory,Administration And Treasury
[B]
Music,Dance,Ragas And Wrestling
[C]
Ministres, Civil, Servants, Subalterns And Those Involved In Espionage
[D]
Aristocrats, Acharyas, Traders And Monks
Answer: Kings,Territory,Administration And Treasury
(22)
Who among the following stated that there was no slavery in India?
[A]
Strabo
[B]
Fa-hien
[C]
Huen Tsang
[D]
Megasthenes
(23)
Who among the following historical personalities of India is also known as Vishnugupta ?
[A]
Bilhana
[B]
Kalidasa
[C]
Patanjali
[D]
Chanakya
(24)
In how many adhikaranas is the Kautilya's 'Artjasjastra' divided
[A]
11
[B]
12
[C]
14
[D]
15
(25)
In which of the following inscriptions the name Ashoka has been mentioned?
[A]
Bhabru Edict
[B]
Rock Edict XIII
[C]
Rummendei Pillar Inscription
[D]
Minor Rock Edict of Maski
Answer: Minor Rock Edict of Maski
(26)
The head of a district (Ahara), the principal co-ordinator of the revenue and the officer - in-charge of general and military functions in his jurisdiction during Mauryan Empire was known as
[A]
Krori
[B]
Rajuka
[C]
Faujdar
[D]
Chirastadar
(27)
Who identified the name Sandrocottus as Chandragupta Maurya ?
[A]
William Jones
[B]
V.A. Smith
[C]
R.K. Mookerji
[D]
D.R. Bhandarkar
(28)
Which Rock Edict of Ashoka provides a description of the horrors of Kalinga war?
[A]
13th Rock Edict
[B]
Kalinya Edict at Dhauli
[C]
The Edict at Jaugadha
[D]
10th Rock Edict
(29)
Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?
[A]
The Third Buddhist Council
[B]
The Kalinga War
[C]
His embracing of Buddhism
[D]
His sending of missionary to Ceylon
(30)
By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood?
[A]
Ajaya
[B]
Chanakya
[C]
Vishnugupta
[D]
Deogupta
31
Chandragupta Maurya figures prominently in the book of
[A]
Bhasa
[B]
Sudraka
[C]
Vishakdatta
[D]
Ashvaghosha
32
An Ashokan edict is located in Uttaranchal at
[A]
Dev Prayag
[B]
Kalsi
[C]
Kedarnath
[D]
Rishikesh
33
Which one of the following places has no Ashokan edicts?
[A]
Girnar
[B]
Kandhar
[C]
Topra
[D]
Pataliputra
34
Who among the following also had the name Devanama Piyadasi?
[A]
Mauryan King Ashoka
[B]
Gautam Buddha
[C]
Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya
[D]
Bhagwan Mahavira
Answer: Mauryan King Ashoka
35
Who constructed Sanchi Stupa?
[A]
Chandragupta
[B]
Kautilya
[C]
Gautam Buddha
[D]
Ashok
36
A Buddhisit council during the reign of Ashoka was held at
[A]
Magadha
[B]
Pataliputra
[C]
Samastipur
[D]
Rajgriha
37
To which dynasty did Ashokabelong?
[A]
Vardhana
[B]
Kushan
[C]
Gupta
[D]
Maurya
38
Chandragupta Maurya defeated
[A]
Porus
[B]
Alexander
[C]
Seleucus
[D]
Ambhi
39
Megastheneswas an envoy of which of the following kings?
[A]
Selucus
[B]
Alexander
[C]
Darius
[D]
Antiochus
40
Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' deals with the aspects of
[A]
Economic life
[B]
Political policies
[C]
Religious Life
[D]
Social Life
Answer: Political policies
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