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  1. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?

  2. A.

    Maurya

    B.

    Gupta

    C.

    Kushan

    D.

    Kanva


  3. Who amongst the following also had the name ‘Devanama Piyadassi'?

  4. A.

    Mauryan King Ashoka

    B.

    Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya

    C.

    Gautam Buddha

    D.

    Bhagwan Mahavira


  5. Upto where did Chandragupta Maurya's empire extend in the north west?

  6. A.

    Ravi river

    B.

    Indus river

    C.

    Satluj river

    D.

    Hindukush range


  7. Which of the following could be the most accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka?

  8. A.

    Enlightened despotism

    B.

    Centralised autocracy

    C.

    Oriental despotism

    D.

    Guided democracy


  9. The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the

  10. A.

    Guptas

    B.

    Kushanas

    C.

    Mauryas

    D.

    Palas


  11. In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year-

  12. A.

    260 BC

    B.

    261 BC

    C.

    126 BC

    D.

    232 BC


  13. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?

  14. A.

    The third Buddhist Council

    B.

    the Kalinga War

    C.

    His embracing of Buddhism

    D.

    His sending missionary to Ceylon


  15. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was-

  16. A.

    Vishnu Gupta

    B.

    Upagupta

    C.

    Brahma Gupta

    D.

    Brihadratha


  17. The Greek ambassador sent to Chandragupta Maurya's Court was:

  18. A.

    Kautilya

    B.

    Seleucus Nicator

    C.

    Megasthenes

    D.

    Justin


  19. Arthasastra was written by

  20. A.

    Dhanananda

    B.

    Kautilya

    C.

    Bimbisara

    D.

    Pushyamitra