Indian History and World History (Part-5)

Mauryan Period.

Total Questions: 47

31. Kautilya was the Prime Minister of : [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Chandragupta Maurya
Solution:Kautilya was the prime minister of Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya made an important contribution to the rise of Chandragupta Maurya. He is noted in history as ‘Vishnugupta’ and ‘Chanakya’.

When Chandragupta Maurya became the emperor of India, Kautilya rose to the position of Prime Minister, General Secretary and Chief Purohit.

He composed a famous treatise on state craft called ‘Arthashastra’.

32. The important book written by Kautilya is— [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Arthashastra
Solution:There are total 15 tribunals (parts), 180 episodes (subsections) and 6000 verses in Arthashastra. It was composed by Kautilya.

33. Chanakya was known as ________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Kautilya
Solution:Chanakya was the prime minister and chief priest of Chandragupta Maurya.

He wrote a treatise called Arthashastra. Chanakya is also known in history by the names Kautilya and Vishnugupta.

34. The Arthashastra was written by— [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Chanakya
Solution:The Arthashastra was written by Chanakya.

There are total 15 tribunals (parts), 180 episodes (subsections) and 6000 verses in Arthashastra.

35. Which of the following statements is correct? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

I. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in Brahmi script.
II. Many of Chanakya’s ideas were written down in a book called the Arthashastra

Correct Answer: (d) Both I and II
Solution:Statement I is correct.

Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script, which was used for writing in many languages in ancient India. Ashoka's inscriptions were written on rocks and pillars, and they conveyed his policies, teachings, and moral values.

Statement II is also correct.

Chanakya was a scholar and advisor to the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta, and he is credited with writing the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.

The Arthashastra is a comprehensive text that covers a wide range of topics, including governance, diplomacy, law, taxation, and espionage.

36. The oldest rock cut architecture is found in-- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Bihar
Solution:During the time of Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha, cave houses were built for the followers of the Ajivak sect by cutting the Barabar and Nagarjuni hills in Bihar.

These are the oldest specimens of rock-cut architecture. In the time of Ashoka, the cave named ‘Sudama’s cave’ and ‘Karna Chaupad’ were famous in the Barabar hill cave.

37. In which state The Jadugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Odisha
Solution:The Jaugada Rock Edict of Ashoka is located near the cities of Berhampur and Purushottampur in the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.

38. Who among the following was the first ruler to inscribe his message to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces, Natural rocks and Polished pillars? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ashoka
Solution:Emperor Ashoka had his message engraved on stone surfaces, natural rocks and polished pillars for his subjects and officials.

Ashoka's father’s name was Bindusara, and his mother’s name was Subhadrangi.

39. In which of the following states are the Son Bhandar Caves located? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Bihar
Solution:Son Bhandar Caves are located in Rajgir of Bihar State. These caves are generally believed to be from the 3rd or 4th century AD. However, some authors consider the time of these caves to be of Maurya rule.

Sonbhandar Caves in Nalanda | Bihar Tourism

40. Who built the Buddhist monuments at Sanchi? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 25.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Maurya Dynasty
Solution:From the point of view of architecture, the Sanchi Stupa is the best specimen of art. Sanchi is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

It was built by Ashoka, the ruler of the Maurya dynasty. The earliest period of this stupa dates back to the 3rd century BC.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi | World Heritage Journeys Buddha