The word 'empire' comes from the Latin word:
  • Imperium
  • Impera
  • Emperius
  • Rex
The first great Indian empire was established in:
  • Magadha
  • Kosala
  • Avanti
  • Gandhara
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
  • Ashoka
  • Dhana Nanda
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Ajatashatru
Which king fought Alexander at the Battle of Hydaspes?
  • Mahapadma Nanda
  • Porus
  • Ajatashatru
  • Bindusara
Kautilya's famous text on governance and economics is:
  • Manusmriti
  • Arthashastra
  • Indika
  • Mahabharata
Ashoka adopted Buddhism after which war?
  • Magadha war
  • Kalinga war
  • Taxila war
  • Kosala war
The script used in Ashokan edicts was:
  • Devanagari
  • Brahmi
  • Sanskrit
  • Pali
The capital of the Maurya Empire was:
  • Ujjain
  • Patliputra
  • Taxila
  • Mathura
Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador, wrote:
  • Rigveda
  • Indika
  • Arthashastra
  • Manusmriti
The national emblem of India is taken from:
  • Ashokan pillar at Sanchi
  • Ashokan pillar at Sarnath
  • Ashokan edict at Girnar
  • Mauryan coin
A: Ashoka spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka and Central Asia. R: He sent missionaries after embracing peace following the Kalinga war
  • a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • a) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • a) A is true but R is false
  • a) A is false but R is true
A: Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greeks left by Alexander. R: His grandson Ashoka further extended the Mauryan empire.
  • a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c) A is true but R is false
  • d) A is false but R is true
A: Kautilya's Saptanga described the seven parts of a kingdom. R: It included king, ministers, army, treasury, territory, allies and forts.
  • a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c) A is true but R is false
  • d) A is false but R is true
A: Alexander reached the Ganga plains. R: His soldiers refused to march further due to fatigue.
  • a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c) A is true but R is false
  • d) A is false but R is true
A: The Nanda dynasty was known for its weak military. R: Greek sources mention their small army.
  • a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c) A is true but R is false
  • d) A is false but R is true
Match rulers with their contribution: 1) Ajatashatru - b) Strengthened Magadha 2) Mahapadma Nanda - a) Founder of Nanda dynasty 3) Chandragupta Maurya - c) Founded Maurya dynasty 4) Ashoka - d) Adopted Buddhism
  • 1–d, 2–a, 3–c, 4–b
  • 1–d, 2–c, 3–a, 4–b
  • 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d
  • 1–d, 2–b, 3–a, 4–c
Match texts with authors: 1) Arthashastra - a) Panini 2) Ashtadhyayi - b) Megasthenes 3) Indika -c) Kautilya
  • 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
  • 1–c, 2–a, 3–b
  • 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
  • 1–a, 2–b, 3–c
c) Chandragupta Maurya fought Kalinga war
  • True
  • false
b) Megasthenes visited court of Chandragupta
  • True
  • False
d) Porus founded Magadha dynasty
  • True
  • False
c) Indika was written by Megasthenes
  • True
  • False
Which of the following best explains why Magadha became powerful earlier than other Mahajanapadas?
  • Its rulers were aggressive conquerors
  • It had fertile soil, iron ore, rivers, and elephants
  • It was close to Greek satrapies
  • It had the largest population in India
Which part of the Mauryan administration shows the empire was highly centralised?
  • Appointment of provincial governors by the king
  • Use of elephants in wars
  • Trade through guilds
  • Construction of stupas
The term 'Rajadhiraja' used by some rulers meant:
  • Devoted to gods
  • Beloved of the gods
  • Emperor or 'king of kings'
  • Conqueror of the world
The Mauryan revenue system was significant because:
  • It was only dependent on trade
  • It relied on tributes from foreign rulers
  • It ensured systematic collection from agriculture
  • It taxed only towns and not villages
The concept of 'Dhamma' promoted by Ashoka focused on:
  • Expanding military control
  • Peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and compassion
  • Strict adherence to caste rules
  • Economic taxation system
Which one of the following statements about Megasthenes is correct?
  • He was an ambassador in Ashoka's court
  • He visited India during Chandragupta's reign
  • He translated Arthashastra into Greek
  • He established Greek rule in Punjab
Which of the following dynasties was immediately replaced by the Mauryas?
  • Gupta
  • Kushana
  • Nanda
  • Shunga
Why did Ashoka use both Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts in his inscriptions?
  • To confuse his enemies
  • To reach diverse linguistic groups
  • To promote Sanskrit literature
  • To show his superiority over other rulers
Which factor does NOT explain the strength of Maurya's army?
  • Large infantry and cavalry
  • War elephants
  • Strong navy
  • Fortified arsenals
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