UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Post Maurya Period

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    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

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

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

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

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

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The Papanika Sutta deals with the rules and regulations meant for a shopkeeper. One of the traders in the post-vedic period was the kraya-vikrayika, meaning a retailer. Vanija meant Pedlars. One of the craftsmen in the period was the malakara, or the garland maker.


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