SSC CGL History – The Mauryan Empire – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL History – The Mauryan Empire – Tier II Level · Marathon – 12 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. 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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1.  
Which Ashokan edict names the Cholas, Pandyas, Satiyaputras and Keralaputras?

Correct Answer: C [Major Rock Edict II]

Explanation:

RE II (medical care) names these southern neighbours.

2.  
Ashoka's faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha is stated in the:

Correct Answer: B [Bhabru (Bairat) edict]

Explanation:

Bhabru edict, Rajasthan.

3.  
The separate Kalinga edicts are found at:

Correct Answer: A [Dhauli and Jaugada]

Explanation:

Dhauli and Jaugada (Odisha) – instructions to Kalinga officials.

4.  
Who added channels to the Sudarshana lake in Ashoka's reign?

Correct Answer: D [Tushaspha]

Explanation:

Tushaspha (Ashoka); Pushyagupta (Chandragupta) built it.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the Mauryan term with its meaning:
P. Samaharta Q. Sannidhata R. Gudhapurusha S. Mantriparishad
1. treasurer 2. spy 3. revenue collector 4. council of ministers

Correct Answer: B [P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4]

Explanation:

Samaharta – revenue collector; Sannidhata – treasurer; Gudhapurusha – spy; Mantriparishad – council of ministers.

6.  
Which Major Rock Edict bans animal sacrifice and festive gatherings (samaja)?

Correct Answer: C [Rock Edict I]

Explanation:

RE I – no animal sacrifice, no samaja.

7.  
Which ruler moved the Ashokan pillars of Topra and Meerut to Delhi?

Correct Answer: A [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]

Explanation:

Firoz Shah Tughlaq (14th century).

8.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Mauryan control was uneven across the empire.
R: Ashoka's edicts warn forest people to obey the king.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

The warning shows that forest areas were not firmly controlled – evidence for uneven control (NCERT view).

9.  
In Kautilya's Saptanga theory of the state, 'kosha' stands for the:

Correct Answer: A [treasury]

Explanation:

Saptanga: swamin, amatya, janapada, durga (fort), kosha (treasury), danda (army), mitra (ally).

10.  
How many statements are trueHow many of these are commemorative or cave inscriptions rather than Major Rock Edicts?
I. Rummindei
II. Nigali Sagar
III. Barabar
IV. Girnar

Correct Answer: D [Only three]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✓. IV ✗. Girnar has the Major Rock Edicts.

11.  
The Mauryan pillars were made of:

Correct Answer: C [polished Chunar sandstone]

Explanation:

Monolithic shafts of Chunar sandstone with a mirror polish.

12.  
Chandragupta Maurya's end, according to Jain tradition, came at:

Correct Answer: B [Shravanabelagola]

Explanation:

He went south with Bhadrabahu and fasted to death at Shravanabelagola.

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