Maurya Empire (Part -I)

Total Questions: 45

31. In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian kingdoms ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Third Major Rock Edict
(b) Second Major Rock Edict
(c) Ninth Major Rock Edict
(d) First Pillar Inscription

Correct Answer: (b) Second Major Rock Edict

Solution:There are 14 major rock edicts of Ashoka. Major Rock Edict II, describes the presence of Pandyas, Sattiyaputta, Keralputta and Chola kingdom of South India.

32. India's first hospital and herbal gardens were built by ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Lord Mahavir
(d) Dhanvantari

Correct Answer: (a) Ashoka

Solution:Ashoka built the first hospital and herbal garden in India. He founded hospitals, public gardens, and gardens for the growing of medicinal herbs. He also organized digging of wells and planting of a tree for shades and created a ministry for the care of the aborigines and subject races of India.

33. "In spite of being Buddhist, Ashoka did not leave belief in Hinduism" validation of this fact is :- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Pilgris
(b) Belief in Moksha
(c) Epithet of "Devanampriya."
(d) Establishment of veterinary hospitals

Correct Answer: (c) Epithet of "Devanampriya."

Solution:The coronation of Ashoka was held in 269 B.C. He was named as 'Devanampriyadarshi' in his inscription which means beloved of Gods or handsome by looks. This indicates his belief in Hindu religion.

34. Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

1. Inscriptions of Ashoka
2. Dipavamsa
3. Mahavamsa
4. Divyavadana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2
(b) 2, 3
(c) 3, 4
(d) 1, 4

Correct Answer: (b) 2, 3

Solution:According to Sinhalese folklore - "Dipavamsa" and "Mahavamsa", the third Buddhist Council was held in "Pataliputra" during the reign of Ashoka. The chairperson of this Buddhist Council was Moggaliputta Tissa, the famous Buddhist mendicant.

35. A Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka was held at - [45ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Magadha
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Samastipur
(d) Rajgriha

Correct Answer: (b) Pataliputra

36. The following Mauryan rules were the followers of Buddhism - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. Chandragupta
2. Ashoka
3. Bindusara
4. Dasaratha
Select the correct answer -

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
(e) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 4

Solution:Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha were the followers of Buddhism. Dasaratha also adopted the title "Devanampiya" as his grandfather Ashoka.

37. Rajjuka's were : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Traders in the Chola Kingdom
(b) Officers in the Mauryan administration
(c) Feudal Lords in the Gupta empire
(d) Soldiers in the Saka army

Correct Answer: (b) Officers in the Mauryan administration

Solution:'Rajjuka' officials were mentioned on the edicts of Ashoka. Rajjukas were categories of offcials in the rural areas, who worked as surveyors combined with judicial functions with assessment duties.

38. What was "Sarthwah" ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Brokers
(b) Convoy of Merchants
(c) Moneylender
(d) Pilgrims

Correct Answer: (b) Convoy of Merchants

Solution:The head of the convoy of merchants was called as Sarthwah which is described in "Arthashastra" by Kautilya.

39. Which one of the following officials was not a part of the Mauryan administration ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

(a) Agraharika
(b) Yukta
(c) Pradeshika
(d) Rajjuka

Correct Answer: (a) Agraharika

Solution:Some of the names of officials were found from the edicts of Ashoka. His 3ʳᵈ edicts Mentioned three (3) officers which are mentioned below -
YUKTA - These were the district officials there to collect revenue.
RAJJUKA - Rajjuka was a category of officials in the rural area who worded as surveyors combined with judicial functions.
PRADESHIKA - He was a top official of the division. He can be compared with the modern day commissioner. They used to perform judicial work also.

40. Sarnath Pillar was built by - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Harshavardhana
(b) Ashoka
(c) Gautam Buddha
(d) Kanishka

Correct Answer: (b) Ashoka

Solution:Sarnath Pillar was constructed by Ashoka. On top of this pillar, the shape of the four lion is built which is the symbol of power. This replica is taken by the Indian government as its national sign. These pillars are the best example of Mauryan architecture. All columns of the Mauryan era are constructed from sandstones of Chunar.

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