Indian History and World History (Part-5)

Mauryan Period.

Total Questions: 47

41. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi is in- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
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

42. In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) 1818
Solution:Sanchi was discovered by General Taylor in 1818 AD. Sanchi is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi is famous for Buddhist stupas.

Sanchi Stupa was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1989.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi | World Heritage Journeys Buddha

43. ________ is famous for outstanding specimen of Buddhist art and architecture, belonging to the period between the 3rd century B.C. and the 12th century A.D. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sanchi
Solution:The place belonging to the period between the 3rd century BC and the 12th century AD is Sanchi, famous for its exquisite Buddhist art and architecture. ‘The Great Stupa’ (Stupa No.-1) at Sanchi was built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.

44. The ________ stupa at Sarnath, built by the great Mauryan emperor Ashoka, is one of the major Buddhist structures located in India. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Dhamek
Solution:Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath, built by the great Mauryan emperor Ashoka, is one of the major structures located in India.

What makes Dhamek Stupa in Varanasi special in Buddhism?, - TimesTravel

45. Which of the following pillars represent rock-cut pillars? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Mauryan Pillar
Solution:Mauryan pillars represent rock-cut pillars. Most of the pillars in the Maurya period were made by cutting shall (stone).

46. The Mauryan pillar head found at Sarnath is known as………… [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Singh Chaturmukha Pillar Head
Solution:The Mauryan Pillar Head found at Sarnath is known as Singh Chaturmukh Pillar Head. This pillar was built by Emperor Ashoka. On the top of this pillar is the figure of a lion, which is a symbol of power. This replica has been taken by the Government of India as its emblem.

Lion Capital of Ashoka - Wikipedia

47. The last Mauryan ruler to be killed by Pushyamitra Shunga was : [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Brihadratha
Solution:Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Sunga dynasty in 184 BC after killing Brihadratha, the last Maurya ruler.