Q. Which of the following administrative measures was not undertaken by Ashoka? (a) The monarch started the practice of royal tours and instituted quinquennial circuits of officers (b) He issued a code of conduct to his officials (c) He tried to save people from miscarriage of justice ...

Q. In which of the following edicts did Ashoka order that “whosoever monk or nun breaks up the Sangha, after being clothed in white garments, shall take up abode in a place other than a monastery”? (a) Sarnath Edict (b) Kausambi Edict (c) Sanchi Edict (d) The Queen’s Edict Ans: (d) ...

Q. The major contribution of the Third Buddhist Council convened by Ashoka was: (a) It purged the Buddhist sangha of its dissenters (b) At this conference kathavatthu was compiled by its President Moggaliputta Tissa (c) It decided to dispatch Buddhist missions to various parts of India ...

Q. The family member of Ashoka mentioned in his edicts, is: (a) His second wife Karuvaki (b) His son Tivara (c) His wife Asandhamitra (d) His daughter Sanghamitra Ans: (a) His second wife Karuvaki

Q. Which of the following steps was not taken by Ashoka to promote and patronise Buddhism? (a) He erected a commemorative pillar at the place where the Buddha was said to have been born (b) Lumbini was made free of religious cess and revenue was reduced to only one-eighth share (of the ...

Q. Which of the following is not one of the broad categories into which the edicts issued by Ashoka can be divided? (a) Public pronouncements meant for his subjects (b) Personal epistles directed to the Sangha (c) Pronouncement explaining the philosophy of Buddhism and its relevance in ...

Q. Which of the following edicts/inscriptions does not belong to the category directed to the sangha? (a) Kandahar Inscription (b) Bhabra Edict (c) Schism Edict (d) Nigalisagar Inscription Ans: (a) Kandahar Inscription Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Kandahar Inscription. ...

Q. In spite of his conversion to Buddhism and the concept of dhamma-vijaya, Ashoka was not a total pacifist. Which of the following does not confirm this view? (a) He felt sorry for the suffering caused by Kalinga War, but did not give up the conquered territory (b) After the conquest of ...

Q. Which of the following was not one of the contributions of Ashoka to India polity and culture? (a) Political and cultural unification of the country (b) Religious toleration and promotion of communal harmony (c) A non-agressive foreign policy based on equality between the big and small ...

Q. The edicts of Ashoka which reveal his inner sorrow on account of war and violence are: (a) Dhauli and Jaugada (b) Shahbazgarhi and Sopara (c) Maski and Bhabra (d) Mansehra and Girnar Ans: (a) Dhauli and Jaugada Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Dhauli and Jaugada. The ...

Q. To promote communal harmony Ashoka asked the people: (a) To attend to the essential elements of their religions rather than the non-essential ones (b) Not to glorify their own sect and be little another’s sect (c) To maintain concord (samvaya) with all creeds (d) All the above ...

Q. In social matters Ashoka’s most revolutionary concept was: (a) Proper behavior to slaves, servants, elders etc. (b) His opposition to wasteful social rituals and ceremonies at marriages, births, journeys etc. (c) His opposition to social entertainments, such as the samajas (d) All ...