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Friday, 13 March 2015

The Mauryan Empire / Sangam Age, SECTION 6

                        1. Which of the following would be the most useful source of evidence for research about the agrarian history of the 16th and early 17th century?

(a)     Accounts of contemporary travelers
(b)   Individual revenue records
(c)    Chronicles and documents from the Mughal court
(d)   Records of the East India company

                        2. Which of the following Mauryan emperors abdicated his throne and migrated to the south to live as Jain ascetic?

(a)    Chandragupta Maurya
(b)   Ashoka
(c)    Bindusara
(d)   Dasaratha

                        3.  Who among the following scholars were contemporary of kanishka?

1.       Ashvaghosa
2.       Nagarjuna
3.       Vasumitra
4.       Chanakya

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)    1 and 2
(b)   3 and 4
(c)    2 and 4
(d)   1,2 and 3

                 4. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik kafur led two campaigns in south India. The significance of the expeditions lies in it that

         1.       They reflected a high degree of boldness and spirit of adventure on the part of the Delhi rulers.
         2.       The invaders returned to Delhi with untold wealth.
         3.       They provided fresh geographical knowledge.
         4.       Ala- ud-din promoted Malik Kafur to the rank of Malik-nab or Vice- Regent of the Empire.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)    1  and 2
(b)   1, 2 and 4
(c)    2 and 4
(d)   All of these

              5. One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of

(a)    The absence of minerals like iron
(b)   Too many divisions in the social structure
(c)    The absence of vast areas of fertile land
(d)   The scarcity of manpower

           6.   During the mauryan period the administration of pataliputra was in the hands of …… boards.

(a)    3    (b) 4    (c)    5     (d) 6

          7. Assertion (A) the Mauryas achieved political supremacy over the whole of India
                 Reason (R) The Mauryan army was the largest known to ancient India.

           8. Assertion (A) kannauj, in the Ganga Valley became prominent due to its strategic and geographical potentiality.

                  Reason (R) kannauj was located in the part of the Ganga doab and control over kannauj implied control over the Eastern and Western parts of the Ganga doab.

          9.  Assertion (A) According to Ashoka’s edicts, social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
              Reason (R) He spread ideas of equality instead of promotion of religion.

        10.  Assertion (A) Chandragupta Maurya failed in his campaign against Magadha.

             Reason (R) he did not begin with the frontiers, but invaded the heart of Magadha.

         11.  Which one among the following statements about Ashokan Edicts is correct?
(a)    The pillar edicts were located in all parts of the empire
(b)   The Edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire
(c)    The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the pillar edicts
(d)   The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or translations of the texts used in other edicts.

         12. Which one of the following inscriptions mentions pulakesin II’s military success against harshavardhana?

(a)    Allahabad pillar inscription
(b)   Aihole Inscription
(c)    Damodarpur Copperplate inscription
(d)   Bilsad Inscription

       13. Match the following

List I
List II
        A.      Chandragupta
        B.      Bindusara
       C.      Ashoka
       D.      Chanakya

        1.       Piyadassi
        2.       Sandrocottus
        3.       Amitraghata
        4.       Vishnugupta

Codes
      A   B  C  D
(a)    2   3  4   1 
(b)   1   3  2  4
(c)    2   3  1   4
(d)   3   4   2  1


Answer:

1.       D
2.       A
3.       D
4.       C
5.       C
6.       D
7.       C
8.       A
9.       A
10.   A
11.   A
12.   B
13.   C

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