{"id":945,"date":"2023-06-19T14:54:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T09:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/?p=945"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:54:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T09:24:14","slug":"maurya-and-post-mauryan-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/maurya-and-post-mauryan-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Maurya and Post Mauryan Period &#8211; Indian History GK MCQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/maurya-and-post-mauryan-period\/#Maurya_and_Post_Mauryan_Period_%E2%80%93_Indian_History_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2\" >Maurya and Post Mauryan Period &#8211; Indian History GK MCQ ( \u092e\u094c\u0930\u094d\u092f \u0914\u0930 \u092e\u094c\u0930\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u093e\u0932 )<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/maurya-and-post-mauryan-period\/#Maurya_and_Post_Mauryan_Period_%E2%80%93_Indian_History_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\" >Maurya and Post Mauryan Period &#8211; Indian History GK MCQ &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/maurya-and-post-mauryan-period\/#Some_Important_Links\" >Some Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maurya_and_Post_Mauryan_Period_%E2%80%93_Indian_History_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2\"><\/span>Maurya and Post Mauryan Period &#8211; Indian History GK MCQ ( \u092e\u094c\u0930\u094d\u092f \u0914\u0930 \u092e\u094c\u0930\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930 \u0915\u093e\u0932 )<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the Maurya and Post Mauryan Period through our comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) sourced from previous year papers of diverse exams, including UPSC IAS and various sectors. 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mahamatras) appointed by Ashoka were entrusted with the job of:\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27471\">All the above<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27471\">Checking the abuses in the administration of justice<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27471\">Management of the welfare activities of the state<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27471\">The moral uplift of the people through propagation of dhamma<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one among the following statements is not correct?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27472\">The artists of the Amravati School of Arts mainly used white marble<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27472\">Gandhara School of Arts owed its origin to the Indo- Greek rulers but the real patrons of the school were the Kushans, especially Kanishka<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27472\">The Graeco-Roman architectural impact modified the structure of the Buddhist Stupas<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27472\">Rich carving, elaborate ornamentations and complex symbolism were not the main features of the Gandhara sculpture<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div 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class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27474\">Social life<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27474\">Economic life<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27474\">Religious life<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27474\">Political policies<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27475\">Pillar inscription VII<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27475\">Rock Edict XIII<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27475\">Rock Edict XII<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27475\">Bhabru Minor Rock Edict<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following statements are correct?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27476\">1 and 3 only<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27476\"> 2 and 3 only<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27476\">1 and 2 only<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27476\">1, 2 and 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Who was the author of Arthashastra?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27477\">Kautilya<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27477\">Vasudeva<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27477\">Megasthenes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27477\">Vishakhadutta<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n    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class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">The book Indica was written by\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27480\">Kalidas<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27480\">Seleucas<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27480\">Megasthenes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27480\">Pliny<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:\r\n\r\nAssertion (A): Gautimputra Satakarni was opposed to 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languages was used in Ashoka\u2019s Edicts?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27495\">Sanskrit<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27495\">Vasudeva<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27495\">Brahmi<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27495\">Pali<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27496\">Ashoka<\/label><\/li>\r\n  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for=\"optC_27498\">Madhya Pradesh<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27498\">Bihar<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_27499\">Sukra Nitisara<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_27499\">Kamasutra<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_27499\">Arthashastra<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_27499\">Mudrarakshasa<\/label><\/li>\r\n  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