Maurya Empire (Part -I)

Total Questions: 45

1. First Indian Empire was established by :- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Chandra Gupta Maurya
Solution:Chandragupta Maurya is considered as one of the greatest emperors of India. he was the first emperor who brought together the small fragmented kingdoms of the country and combined them into a single large empire. he expanded his empire to the edge of what is now known as Iran. He was the one who first unified India politically.

2. The first Empire was established by which ruler in India ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Chandragupta Maurya
Solution:Chandragupta Maurya is considered as one of the greatest emperors of India. he was the first emperor who brought together the small fragmented kingdoms of the country and combined them into a single large empire. he expanded his empire to the edge of what is now known as Iran. He was the one who first unified India politically.

3. Which among the following is India's oldest dynasty ? [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) maurya
Solution:Among the above options, Mauryan dynasty is India's oldest dynasty because its ruled from 321 B.C. to 184 B.C. It was established by Chandragupta Maurya. Afterwards, Kushan dynasty, Gupta dynasty (275 to 550 CE) and Vardhana dynasty ruled over ancient India.

4. Chandragupta Maurya figures prominently in the book of - [46ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Vishakhadatta
Solution:Mudrarakshasa authored by Vishakhadatta provides various information about the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. Dhundiraja had written a commentary on Mudrarakshasa. In this drama, Chandragupta is described as the son of Nandraja. This book depicts Chandragupta as "Vrishal" and "Kulheen".

5. Who was called as 'Sandrocottos' by Justin, the Greek Writer ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Chandragupta Maurya
Solution:William Jones was the first scholar who recognised Sandrokottos as Chandra Gupta Maurya. Aerian and Plutarch also described him as Androlkottus. Justin, a Greek writer, described the meeting of Sandrokottos and Alexander the Great.

6. Who recognized Sandrokottos as Chandra Gupta Maurya ? [48ᵗʰ to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) William Jones
Solution:William Jones was the first scholar who recognised Sandrokottos as Chandra Gupta Maurya. Aerian and Plutarch also described him as Androlkottus. Justin, a Greek writer, described the meeting of Sandrokottos and Alexander the Great.

7. Who of the following mentions about the meeting of Sandrokottos (Chandragupta Maurya) with Alexander, the Great [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Justin
Solution:Justin, a Greek writer, described the meeting of Sandrokottos and Alexander the Great.

8. Kautilya was prime minister of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Chandragupta Maurya
Solution:Kautilya had an unforgettable contribution in the establishment of Mauryan dynasty, He was well known as 'Vishnugupta' and 'Chanakya.' When Chandragupta Maurya had the responsibility of united Indian empire as emperor, Kautilya served as prime minister, advisor and chief priest.

He was the pioneer scholar of political science and also known for his famous book "Arthashastra" . This is one of the oldest book is based on the political condition of India.

9. By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Vishnugupta
Solution:Sage Chanak gave his son the name Chanakya. The ancient Arthashastra has been traditionally attributed to Chanakya by a number of scholars. Arthashastra identifies its author by the name of Kautilya, except for one verse that refers to him by the name of Vishnugupta.

In the question, the name of Chanakya in childhood is asked, so, from the above-options Vishnugupta is found to be the most appropriate answer. According to researcher Trobmen, Chanakya or Kautilya is presumably the name of the author's gotra (Clan).

10. Another name of Chanakya was : [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) Vishnugupta
Solution:Sage Chanak gave his son the name Chanakya. The ancient Arthashastra has been traditionally attributed to Chanakya by a number of scholars. Arthashastra identifies its author by the name of Kautilya, except for one verse that refers to him by the name of Vishnugupta.

In the question, the name of Chanakya in childhood is asked, so, from the above-options Vishnugupta is found to be the most appropriate answer. According to researcher Trobmen, Chanakya or Kautilya is presumably the name of the author's gotra (Clan).