Indian History PYQ – Mauryan Empire

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Indian History PYQ – Mauryan Empire – 3 questions, subject: History. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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GROUP 1 – 2021
This Philosophy was purportedly founded in the 5th Century BC by Makkhali Gosala. It was a major rival of vedic religion. It reached the height of its popularity during the rule of the Mauryan Emperor Bindusara around 4th century BC. This School of thought was followed for nearly 2000 years through the 14th century CE in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
Which school of thought is described above?

Correct Answer: B [Ajivika]

Explanation:

The Ajivika school, associated with Makkhali Gosala and flourishing under Bindusara, was a major rival of Vedic religion.

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JSO – 2023
What was the name given to the Rural officials during the Mauryan administration?

Correct Answer: B [Agronomoi]

Explanation:

Megasthenes' Indica names the rural officials of the Mauryan administration as Agronomoi, while city officials were Astynomoi.

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GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
  1. Philosophy – anvikshiki
  1. Veda – trayi
  1. Economics – dandaniti
  1. Politics – vartta

Correct Answer: D [3 and 4 are incorrect]

Explanation:

Economics is varta and politics is dandaniti, so pairing economics with dandaniti and politics with vartta is incorrect.

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