UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank

Post Maurya Period Total Questions - 64

1)

Given below are two statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below-

Assertion (A): The society during Satavahana period was divided into four castes on the basis of profession.

Reason (R): They wanted a progressive society free from many narrow attitudes.

In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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2)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Assertion (A): Like Buddha, Jain Tirthankar is depicted on some Kushan coins.

Reason (R): Mathura was a great centre of Jainism during the Kushan period

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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3)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Assertion (A): Yajna satakami introduced the motif of stop on his coins.

Reason (R): Satavahan Kingdom had brisk maritime trade with distant countries.

A)
Both A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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4)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Assertion (A): The Indo-Greek rulers were coming under the influence of Indian Culture.

Reason (R): Some coins of Agathocles bear the figures of Vasudeva and Balarama.

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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5)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Assertion (A): Bacchanalian scenes are also found in Mathura an.

Reason (R): The Mathura artists were aware of the Gandhara art tradition.

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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6)

Who among the following performed Asvamedha sacrifice?

1. Pushy Amitra Sunga

2. Samudragupta

3. Pravarsenal

4. PulakesinI

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A)
1 only

B)
1 and 2

C)
1, 2 and 3

D)
1, 2, 3 and 4
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7)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Assertion (A): Arikmedu was a centre of Indo-Roman Trade

Reason (R): Roman coins in good numbers have been found in Arikamedu excavation.

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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8)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I List-II

A. Indo-Greek 1.   Rudradaman

B. Saka 2.   Menander

C. Parthiyan 3.   Vima Kadphises

D. Kushan 4.   Gondofamis

Codes:

A)
A-3                  B-4                  C-1     D-2

B)
A-4                  B-3                   C-2      D-1

C)
A-2       B-1                  C-4                   D-3

D)
A-1                  B-2                   C-3      D-4
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9)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :

List-I List-II

A. Shunga 1.   Pravayasena-I

B. Kanva 2.   Kharvela

C. Chedi 3. Vasudeva

D. Vakataka 4. Bhagbhadra

Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

A)
A-1       B-3                  C-4      D-2

B)
A-2                  B-3                   C-4      D-1

C)
A-4                  B-3                   C-2                   D-1

D)
A-3      B-4      C-2       D-1
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10)

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order of their arrival in Post-Maurya period.

1. Shakas            2.   Indo-Greeks

3. Partitions           4.   Kushans

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

A)
1 2 3 4

B)
2 1 3 4

C)
1 3 4 2

D)
2 3 1 4
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11)

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Gandhara school of art is also known as the Indo Greek school.

Reason (R): Gandhara school was highly influenced by the Greece Roman tradition.

Codes:

A)
Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)
A is true, but R is false

D)
A is false, but R is true
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12)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List 'A' List 'B'

1. Satavahana A. Maues

2. Shunga B. Pushy amitra

3. Saka C. Simuka

4. Tocharian D. Kujula Kadphises

Codes:

A)
1-B                  2-A      3-D      4-C

B)
1-A     2-C      3-D       4-D

C)
1-C                  2-B       3-A       4-D

D)
1-B                  2-C     3-D      4-A
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Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the corred answer from the codes given below:

List 'A'	List 'B'
1.The Kushanas	A. The restorer of varnasrama- dharma
2. the Satavahanas	B. First inscription in chast Sanskrit
3. The Sakas (western)	C. Visit of St. Thomas (western)
4. Parthians	D. Largest number of coppe coins

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C

1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B

1-A 2-B 3-D 4-C

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14)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List 'A'	List 'B'
1. Devabhuti	A. The last Kanva king
2. Susharman	B. The last Kushana king
3. Vasudeva I	C. The last Shunga king
4. Pulumavi II	D. The last Satavahana king

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-C 2-A 3-B 4-D

1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A

1-C 2-B 3-A 4-D

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15)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and list 'C' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List 'A'	List 'B'	List 'C'
1.Brihatkatha	A. Hala	E. Ardha-Magadhi
2. Gathasaptasati	B. Asvaghosa	F. Paisachi
3.Paumchariya	C.Gunadhya	G. Prakrit
4.Probodhachan-	D. Vimalasuri	H. Sanskrit

1-C, F 2-A, E 3-D, H 4-B, G

1-C, E 2-B, F 3-A, H 4-D, G

1-C, F 2-A, G 3-D, E 4-B, H

1-D, H 2-C, F 3-B, E 4-A, G

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16)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Ramacharita A. Asvaghosa

2. Kaiha-Tarangini B. Bhasa

3. Sanpiftfaprakarana C. Palita

4. Urubhangam D. Abhinanda

Codes:

A)
1-A      2-B       3-C       4-D

B)
1-B      2-C       3-D       4-A

C)
1-D      2-C       3-A       4-B

D)
1-D      2-C       3-B       4-A
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17)

Which of the following dynasties arose after the decline of the Satavahana empire?

1. TheAbhiras 2. Thelkshvakus

3. TheChutus 4. ThePallavas

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A)
1, 2 and 4

B)
1, 2, 3 and 4

C)
2 and 4

D)
Only 2
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18)

Given below are two statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below-

Assertion (A): The traders usually moved in caravans.

Reason (R): Dangers and uncertainties involved in long distance travel compelled them to go together.

A)
If both A and R are correct, R being the correct explanation of A.

B)
If both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C)
If A is correct but R is wrong.

D)
If A is wrong but R is correct.
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19)

The Indian king who opposed Alexander was

A)
Ambhi

B)
Poms

C)
Dhanananda

D)
Chandragupta Maurya
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20)

In sixth century BC Suktimati was the capital of

A)
Panchala

B)
Kuru

C)
Chedi

D)
Avanti
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21)

The earliest inscriptions were written in which language?

A)
Pali

B)
Prakrit

C)
Sanskrit

D)
Tamil
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22)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I List-II

(King) (Kingdom)

A. Pradyota 1. Magadha

B. Udayana 2. Vatsa

C. Prasenjit 3. Avanti

D. Ajatshatm 4. Kosala

Codes:

A)
A-2       B-3                  C-1                   D-4

B)
A-3      B-2                   C-4       D-1

C)
A-4      B-1                   C-3        D-2

D)
A-1       B-4                  C-2        D-3
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23)

Which of the following names are related to the place now known as Rajgir? Choose the correct answer from die codes given below:

(1) Kushagrapura

(2) Kushinagara

(3) Girivrajapura

(4) Naimisharanya

A)
1 and 2

B)
only 3

C)
1 and 3

D)
3 and 4
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24)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List 'A'	List 'B'
1. Papanika	A. The retailer
2. Kraya-vikrayika	B. The garland maker
3. Vanija	C. The shopkeeper
4. Malakara	D. The pedlar

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-C 2-D 3-B 4-A

1-A 2-B 3-D 4-C

1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B

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25)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

List 'A'	List 'B'
1.Divasabhayaga	A. Earth-digger
2. Jattabhayaga	B. On contract to complete a work in an agreed time
3.Uchchattabhayaga	C. Engaged for the duration of journey
4.Kabbalabhayaga	D. daily-wagers

1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-D 2-B 3-C 4-A

1-A 2-C 3-B 4-D

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26)

Match list 'A with list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List I	List II
1. Anga	A. Shuktimati
2. Koshala	B. Shravasti
3. Vajji	C. Champa
4. Chedi	D. Vaishali

1-C 2-B 3-D 4-A

1-C 2-A 3-B 4-D

1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B

1-A 2-D 3-B 4-C

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27)

The list 'A' consists of the names of the four queens of Bimbisara and the list B, names of their original kingdom. Match them and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

List 'A'	List 'B'
1. Kosaladevi	A. Madra
2. Chellana	B. Videha
3. Vasahi	C. Lichchavi
4. Khema	D. Koshala

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C

1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A

1-D 2-C 3-A 4-B

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28)

Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer form the following

List 'A'	List 'B'
1. Vatsa	A. Shuktimati
2. Chedi	B. Kushinagara
3. Malla	C. Indraprastha
4. Kum	D. K. shambi

1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C

1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B

1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A

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29)

The 'Arthasastra' is a treatise on which one of the following? [NDA 2008-I]

A)
Economics

B)
Environment

C)
Political Philosophy

D)
Religion in Administration
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30)

The head of a district (Ahara), the principal coordinator of the revenue and the officer incharge of general and military functions in his jurisdiction during Mauryan Empire was known as [NDA 2008-II]

A)
Krori

B)
Rajuka

C)
Foujdar

D)
Chirastadar
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31)

'Use of white marble, long legs and slender frames, human beings as central characters and prominence of kings, princess and palaces' were the characteristic features of which one of the following ancient art forms of India? [NDA 2009-II]

A)
Amaravati School of Art

B)
Gandhara School of Art

C)
Mathura School of Art

D)
Pahari School of Art
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32)

Which one among the following statements about Ashokan edicts is correct? [NA 2010-II]

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
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33)

Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there, in using the codes given below In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC. [NDA 2011-I]

A)
Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas

B)
Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras

C)
Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas

D)
Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas
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34)

The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar draws attention of scientists due to its [NDA 2011-II]

A)
antiquity

B)
glitter

C)
hardness

D)
restlessness
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35)

Who among the following scholars were contemporary of Kanishka?       [NDA 2012-II]

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
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36)

Ashokan inscriptions of Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are written in [NDA 2012-I]

A)
Prakrit language, Kharoshthi script

B)
Prakrit language, Brahmi script

C)
Prakrit-Aramaic language, Brahmi script

D)
Aramaic language, Kharoshthi script
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37)

Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the aile of the Mauryas? [NDA 2012-II]

A)
Gold and Silver

B)
Silver and Coppe

C)
Copper and Bronze

D)
Gold and Copper
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38)

The first Indian ruler to be shown in images as wearing a dress akin to trousers is [NDA 2012-II]

A)
Chandragupta

B)
Ashoka

C)
Kanishka

D)
Samudragupta
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39)

DIRECTION: The following question consist of two Statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to exam me these a statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below.

Statement I: Lomash Rishi and Sudama caves in the Barabar hills, modelled on wooden architectural prototypes are examples of the earliest cave architecture in India.

Statement II: Barabar hills caves were dedicated by Chandragupta Mauiya to Ajivika monks. [NDA 2013-I]

Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

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40)

The highly polished monolithic Ashokan Pillars were carved out of single pieces of a buff-coloured sandstone usually mined from the quarries of [NDA 2013-1]

A)
Chunar near Manipur

B)
Lauriya in Nandangarh

C)
Samath near Varanasi

D)
Udayagiri near Bhubaneshwar
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41)

The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at [NDA 2014-I]

A)
Sanchi

B)
Amaravati

C)
Kanaganahalli

D)
Aianta
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42)

In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian kingdoms? [UP-PCS (M) 2016]

A)
Third major Rock Edict

B)
Second major Rock Edict

C)
Ninth major Rock Edict

D)
First Pillar Inscription
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43)

In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka's edicts are also found? [UP-PCS (M) 2016]

A)
Junagarh Inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman

B)
Nashik Prashasti regarding Gautamiputra Satakarni

C)
Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela

D)
None of the above
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44)

Who was the author of the famous text, Mudrarakshasa?                                         [Bihar J, Service 2016]

A)
Vishakhadutta

B)
Kalidas

C)
Sudraka

D)
Rajeshekhar
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45)

Winch archaeological site is associated with the Mauryan place?                                [Bihar J, Service 2016]

A)
Kaushambi

B)
Taxila

C)
Hastinapur

D)
Kumrahar
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46)

Which Rock Edict ofAshoka mentions the Kalinga War? [Bihar J, Service 2016]

A)
(XIII) Thirteenth

B)
(VIII) Eighth

C)
(II) Second

D)
(V) Fifth
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47)

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

A)
Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar

B)
Rock cut Elephant at Dhauli

C)
Rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram

D)
Varaha image at Udaigiri
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48)

Kalmga's King Kharvel was associated with-

A)
Mahameghvatena dynasty

B)
Chedi dynasty

C)
Safvahana dynasty

D)
Rath-Bhojak dynasty
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49)

Regarding the famous Tamil epic, the Silappadikaram, consider the following statements:

1. It was composed by a poet named Ilango around 1800 years ago.

2. It is the stoiy of a merchant named Kovalan who lived in Puhar and fell in love with a courtesan named Madhavi neglecting Ms wife Kannagi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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50)

Tamil epic, the Manimekalai was composed by-

A)
Ilango

B)
Sattanar

C)
Kannagi

D)
Kadil
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51)

Who was called as 'Sandrocottos' by Justin, the Greek Writer? [UK-PSC 2016]

A)
Chandragupta Maurya

B)
Chandragupta I

C)
Chandragupta II

D)
Samudmgupta
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52)

Samath Stambh was built by [UP-PCS 2008]

A)
Harshwardhan

B)
Ashok

C)
Gautam Buddha

D)
Kaiushka
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53)

The propounder of Yog Phihosophy is [UP-PCS 2008]

A)
Patanjali

B)
Yogi Gorakhanath

C)
SwamiRamdev

D)
Shankaracliarya
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54)

The best preserved pillar erected by Ashoka is that of [UP-PCS 2009]

A)
Lauria - Nandanagarh

B)
Sanchi

C)
Saniatli

D)
Kausambi
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55)

Panini and Patanjali are the renowwd names in the literary history of ancient India. Under wdiich dynasty did they flourish? [UP-PCS 2010]

A)
Pushyabhuki

B)
Kushanas

C)
Sungas

D)
Guptas
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56)

The city plan of ancient Shravasti is in the shape [UP-PCS 2010]

A)
circular

B)
crescentic

C)
triangular

D)
rectangular
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57)

Buddha is depicted on the coins of    [UP-PCS 2010]

A)
Wima Kadphises

B)
Kanishka

C)
Nahapana

D)
BudhGupta
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58)

The Prince who was responsible for the death of his father was [UP-PCS 2010]

A)
Ajatashatru

B)
Chandradyota

C)
Prasenjit

D)
Udayana
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59)

The writer of Mahabhasya 'Patanjali' was a contemporary of                                                [UP-PCS 2011]

A)
Chandragupta Mamya

B)
Ashoka

C)
                      Pushyamitra Sunga

D)
Chandragupta
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60)

Turamaya, a contemporaiv of Ashoka, was the ruler of:                                                       [UP-PCS 2012]

A)
Egypt

B)
Corinth

C)
Macedonia

D)
Syria
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61)

'Sita' in Mamya age means [UP-PCS 2013]

A)
a Goddess

B)
a religious sect

C)
revenue from crown land

D)
barren land
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62)

Who renovated Sudarshan lake without using forced labour?                                                 [UP-PCS 2014]

A)
Chandragupta Maurya

B)
Bindusar

C)
           Ashoka

D)
Rudradaman
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63)

Who among the following was the founder of Vikramshila University?                                    [UP-PCS 2015]

A)
Gopal

B)
Dharmapala

C)
Devapala

D)
Mahipal
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64)

Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name Of Ashoka? [UP-PCS 2015]

A)
Gujarra

B)
Ahraura

C)
Brahmagin

D)
Sarnath
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List-I	List-II
A. Indo-Greek	1. Rudradaman
B. Saka	2. Menander
C. Parthiyan	3. Vima Kadphises
D. Kushan	4. Gondofamis

List-I	List-II
A. Shunga	1. Pravayasena-I
B. Kanva	2. Kharvela
C. Chedi	3. Vasudeva
D. Vakataka	4. Bhagbhadra

List 'A'	List 'B'
1. Satavahana	A. Maues
2. Shunga	B. Pushy amitra
3. Saka	C. Simuka
4. Tocharian	D. Kujula Kadphises

1. Ramacharita	A. Asvaghosa
2. Kaiha-Tarangini	B. Bhasa
3. Sanpiftfaprakarana	C. Palita
4. Urubhangam	D. Abhinanda

List-I	List-II
(King)	(Kingdom)
A. Pradyota	1. Magadha
B. Udayana	2. Vatsa
C. Prasenjit	3. Avanti
D. Ajatshatm	4. Kosala

1. Shakas	2. Indo-Greeks
3. Partitions	4. Kushans

1. TheAbhiras	2. Thelkshvakus
3. TheChutus	4. ThePallavas

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

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