Assertion (A): Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Magadha dynasty.Reason (R): He was helped by Kautilya's strategies.
  • A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
  • A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
  • A is true, R is false
  • A is false, R is true
Assertion (A): Empires often collapsed when local rulers refused to pay tribute.Reason (R): Nearby territories were hard to control.
  • A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
  • A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
  • A is true, R is false
  • A is false, R is true
Assertion (A): The dharmachakra symbolises Buddha’s teachings.Reason (R): It represents the wheel of law and righteous conduct.
  • A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
  • A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
  • A is true, R is false
  • A is false, R is true
Assertion (A): The Mauryan capital Takshashila was an important trade centre.Reason (R): It was located on the Ganga and Son rivers, aiding transport.
  • A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
  • A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
  • A is true, R is false
  • A is false, R is true
The Latin word imperium means ________.
  • Supreme power
  • freedom
  • law
  • peace
A state that pays tribute to a powerful ruler is called a ________.
  • tributary
  • monarch
  • republic
  • empire
Associations of traders and craftsmen in ancient India were known as ________.
  • sigma
  • dynasties
  • castes
  • Guilds
The first powerful mahājanapada that rose in eastern India was ________.
  • Magadha
  • Kosala
  • Vatsa
  • Avanti
The text written by Kautilya on governance and economics is called ________.
  • Arthashastra
  • Manusmriti
  • Ramayana
  • Mahabharata
The battle that changed Ashoka’s life was the ________ war.
  • Kalinga
  • Panipat
  • Plassey
  • Kurukshetra
The script used in Ashoka’s edicts was ________.
  • Brahmi
  • Kharosthi
  • Devanagari
  • Tamil
An empire is a collection of smaller kingdoms ruled by one powerful ________.
  • emperor
  • prince
  • governor
  • minister
Guilds encouraged ________ instead of competition.
  • cooperation
  • individualism
  • conflict
  • rivalry
Magadha was located in the fertile ________ plains.
  • Gangetic
  • Deccan
  • Punjab
  • Malwa
The Nanda ruler who became unpopular was ________ Nanda.
  • Dhana Nanda
  • Mahapadma Nanda
  • Sarvatha Nanda
  • Panduka Nanda
Chandragupta Maurya was guided by ________.
  • Chanakya (Kautilya)
  • Ashoka
  • Bindusara
  • Megasthenes
Ashoka referred to himself as ________ in his edicts.
  • Devanampriya
  • Chandragupta
  • Dharmapala
  • Rajendra
The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally built by ________.
  • Ashoka
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Harsha
  • Bindusara
The Mauryan economy was mainly supported by ________.
  • Agriculture
  • Mining
  • Trade
  • Handicrafts
Alexander’s soldiers refused to march further towards the ________ river.
  • Beas
  • Ganga
  • Yamuna
  • Godavari
The Lion Capital at Sarnath represents royal authority and the ________.
  • Dharma
  • Commerce
  • War
  • Justice
Match the following: 1. Ajatashatru
  • Battle of Hydaspes
  • Built for monks
  • Author of Indica
  • Science of governance
  • Early ruler of Magadha
Match the following: 2. Arthasastra
  • a. Science of governance
  • b. Battle of Hydaspes
  • d. Author of Indica
  • c. Early ruler of Magadha
  • e. Built for monks
Match the following: 3. Porus
  • e. Built for monks
  • d. Author of Indica
  • a. Science of governance
  • c. Early ruler of Magadha
  • b. Battle of Hydaspes
Match the following: 4. Ashoka
  • a. Science of governance
  • c. Early ruler of Magadha
  • f. Kalinga War
  • d. Author of Indica
  • b. Battle of Hydaspes
Match the following: 5. Megasthenes
  • a. Science of governance
  • b. Battle of Hydaspes
  • c. Early ruler of Magadha
  • d. Author of Indica
  • e. Built for monks
Match the following: 6. Barabar Caves
  • a. Science of governance
  • d. Author of Indica
  • c. Early ruler of Magadha
  • e. Built for monks
  • b. Battle of Hydaspes
Name the following: 1. The route linking north and south India used for trade.
  • Grand Trunk Road
  • Silk Route
  • Konkan Railway
  • NH 44
Name the following: 3. The rock-cut caves built by Ashoka for monks.
  • Barabar Caves
  • Ajanta Caves
  • Ellora Caves
  • Elephanta Caves
The seven-part theory of a kingdom described by Kautilya.
  • Saptanga theory
  • Mandala theory
  • Ashrama theory
  • Rajya theory
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