1. Kalsi is famous for:
Ans. Ashoka's rock edicts
2. Assertion (A): Mauryan rulers did not give land grants on religious grounds. Reason (R): Farmers revolted against land grants. Select the correct answer with the help of the code given below:
Ans. A is correct, but R is wrong.
3. Who used the title 'Devanampriya' after Ashoka?
Ans. Dasharatha
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Officer) A. Samaharta B. Sannidhata C. Nagarka D. Akshapatalika List-II (Duties in Mauryan Monarchy) 1. Treasurer and storekeeper 2. Collector-General 3. City Magistrate 4. Auditor-General
Ans. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
5. What is the correct order of the animals displayed on the abacus of Ashoka's Sarnath Lion Capital?
Ans. Elephant, Horse, Bull, Lion
6. During the Mauryan period, for which varnas were the doors of the famous educational center of Taxila open?
Ans. For Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas
7. In which one of the following royal edicts is Ashoka's personal name mentioned?
Ans. Maski
8. Where was the port of Surparaka located?
Ans. Aparanta
9. Which of the following Mauryan kings conquered the Deccan?
Ans. Bindusara
10. With which of the following can the Mauryan administrative center Samapa be equated?
Ans. Jaugada
