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2nd Proof, , Chapter 6 : Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka, , 6, , Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and, Emperor Ashoka, Chandragupta Maurya : Founder Of Mauryan Dynasty (321 BC to 297 BC), , 1., , 2., , Chandragupta Maurya was the king of the Mauryan Empire from _________ to _________., (A) 321 BC to 297 BC, , (B) 298 BC to 273 BC, , (C) 273 BC to 232 BC, , (D) 232 BC to 212 BC, , The founder of the Mauryan Dynasty was _________ ., (A) Dhananand, , 3., , (B) Ashoka, , (C) Bindusar, , (A), , (D), (D) Chandragupta, , With the help and guidance of Chanakya, Chaudragupta Maurya defeated the emperor of Nanda, dynasty, Dhananand., , 4., , Chanakya’s name was Vishnugupta. ( or ), , (), , 5., , Chandragupta Maurya defeated the last emperor of Nanda Dynasty, Dhananand in 321 BC., , 6., , Which territories did Chandragupta conquer after defeating the Greek King Seleucus, Nicator ?, , A., , Chandragupta conquered four territories 1) Kabul 2) Kandhar 3) Heraat and 4) Baluchistan after, defeating the Greek king Seleucus Nicator., , 7., , Seleucus married his daughter Helena with Chandragupta., , 8., , Chandragupta Maurya defeated which Greek king ?, (A) Sikandar, , (B) Megasthenes, , (C) Seleucus, , (C), (D) Alexander, , 9., , What were the consequences of Chandragupta’s war with Seleucus ?***, , A., , Chandragupta conquered four territories 1) Kabul 2) Kandhar 3) Heraat 4) Baluchistan after defeating, Greek king Seleucus Nicator. Being impressed by Chandragupta’s bravery Seleucus married his, daughter Helena with Chandragupta and sent his ambassador Megasthenes to his court., , 10., , Whom did Seleucus send to Chandragupta’s court as an ambassador ?, (A) Alexander, , 11., , (B) Laotse, , (C) Sikander, , (D), (D) Megasthenes, , Megasthenes wrote a book Indica which provides important and basic information about the capital, and administration of the Magadha empire., , 12., , In all of Chandragupta’s achievements, which of his mentors played an important role in guiding, him ?***, (A) Guru Drona, , 12, , (C), (B) Guru Sandipani, , (C) Guru Chanakya, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (D) Guru Vishwamitra

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2nd Proof, , Standard, 13., , : 6 | Social Science, , Which of the texts written by Chanakya provides information about the social, political and economic, system of the time ?, (A) Ethics, , (D), (B) Sociology, , (C) Mudra rakshas, , (D) Arthashastra, , Extension Of State, 14., , Whom did Chandragupta appoint as the governor of Saurashtra ?, (A) Bindusar, , (B) Ashoka, , (C) Pyshyagupta, , (C), (D) Vishnugupta, , 15., , Chandragupta constructed the lake Sudarshan. ( or ), , (), , 16., , Pyshyagupta constructed ________________ lake in Junagadh., , (A), , (A) Sudarshan, 17., A., , (B) Pradarshan, , (C) Sambhar, , (D) Malav, , Describe the extent of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya., Chandragupta tried to establish a sovereign power over the whole of India. He ruled in the North, from Afghanistan, Peshawar, Kandhar to Bengal in the east. He extended his power even in western, India also. He also had his rule in Saurashtra. Konkan , Karnataka, Maharashtra, and other regions of, Southern India were also part of the Magadha empire. In the North-West the territories upto westem, Gandhar (Afghanistan) were also under the authority of Chandragupta. Thus, the sovereignty of the, Mauryan empire was practiced all over India., , 18., , Chandragupta spent the last time of his life with Jain Muni _________ ., (A) Aadinath, , (B) Bahubali, , (C) Bhadrabahu, , (C), (D) Deepakar, , 19., , Chandragupta spent the last time of his life in Shravan Belgauda of Mysore.*** (or ), , 20., , Write a short note on Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of Mauryan dynasty., , A., , (), , Chandragupta Maurya with the help and guidance of Chanakya defeated the last emperor of the, Nanda dynasty, Dhananand in 321 BC and took the throne of Magadha and founded Maurya Vansh., He conquered four territories after defeating Greek king Seleucus Nicator. Being impressed by, Chandragupta’s bravery, Seleucus married his daughter Helena with him. He ruled in the North, from Afghanistan, Peshawar, Kandhar to Bengal in the east. He extended his power even in western, India also. Konkan, Karnataka, Maharashtra and other regions of Southern India were also under, the Magadha empire., Thus, the sovereignty of the Mauryan empire under Chandragupta was practiced all over India. He, spent the last time of his life with Jain Muni Bhadrabahu in Shravan Belgauda. He ruled for 24 years., , 21., , The history before the establishment of the Mauryan dynasty in India is known as Prehistory., , 22., , Name the first historical empire of India., , A., , The Mauryan Empire was the first historical empire of India., I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 13

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2nd Proof, , Chapter 6 : Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka, 23., , Mention the sources providing information about the Mauryan Dynasty., , A., , Works, , Writer, , Arthashastra, , Acharya Vishnugupta Chanakya (Kautilya), , Indica, , Megasthenes, , Deepvansh and Mahavansh, , Buddhist texts (Ceylon), , Mudra Rakshas (Drama), , Vishakhadutt, , In addition to this, historical information is also obtained from stone inscriptions, pillar inscriptions,, cave inscription, stupas and viharas etc., 24., , 25., , Who wrote ‘Mudrarakshasa’ ?, , (D), , (A) Chanakya, , (B) Megasthenes, , (C) Kalhan, , (D) Vishakhadutt, , ‘Indica ‘ was written by Megasthenes, while ‘Mudrarakshasa’ was written by ‘Kalhan’. ( or ) ***, (), , 26., , Deepvansh and Mahavansh are texts of Jainism that provide information about the Mauryan dynasty., ( or ), , 27., A., 28., A., 29., A., , ( ), , Name the oldest and longest road in Asian continent., Grand Trunk Road (GTR) is the oldest and longest road in the Asian continent., When was the Grand Trunk Road first constructed ?, The Grand Trunk Road was first constructed at the time of Chandragupta Maurya., Describe the extent of the Grand trunk road during the time of Chandragupta Maurya., The Grand Trunk Road which was constructed at the time of Chandragupta Maurya used to connect, Tamrlipti, with Takshashila, and Takshashila with central Asia. At that time this road extended from, the Ganges plains to Gandhar., , 30., A., , Who rebuilt the Grand Trunk Road ?, The Grand Trunk road was rebuilt during the reign of Shershah Suri. During British rule Dalhousie, rebuilt the road from Kolkata to Peshawar., , 31., , At present Grand Road is known as the National Highway from Delhi to Kolkata., , 32., , Write a short note on Grand Trunk Road., , A., , The Grand Trunk Road is the oldest and longest road in the Asian continent. This road was first, constructed at the time of Chandragupta Maurya. It used to connect Tamrlipti with Takshshila and, Takshshila with Central Asia. At that time this road extended from the Ganges plains to Gandhar. The, road was rebuilt during the reign of Shershah suri. During British rule Dalhousie rebuilt the road, , 14, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker.

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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , from Kolkata to Peshawar. At present this road is known as the National Highway from Delhi to, Kolkata., Bindusar (297 BC to 273 BC), 33., , After the death of Chandragupta, his son Bindusar came to the throne of Magadha., , 34., , ____________ were Bindusar’s sons., , (A), , (A) Ashoka and Sushim, , (B) Bimbisar and Chandragupta, , (C) Ashoka and Bimbisar, , (D) Mahabahu and Bhadrabahu, , 35., , Bindusar appointed the prince Sushim as the governor of Takshashila., , 36., , Bindusar appointed Ashoka as the governor of which province?***, (A) Ujjain, , (B) Takshashila, , (C) Avanti, , (C), (D) Patliputra, , 37., , Sushim successfully controlled the rebellion in Takshashila. (or ), , 38., , Bindusar maintained friendly relations with Greek kings., , 39., , Bindusar did not conquer any new territory during his reign. (or ), , (), , 40., , During the time of Bindusar Magadh separated from Mauryan empire. (or ) ***, , (), , 41., , Bindusar reigned on the throne of Magadh for about 50 years. (or ), , (), , (), , Emperor Ashoka (273 BC to 232 BC), 42., A., , Give reason: Ashoka came to power but his coronation was done after four years., After the death of father Bindusar Ashoka had clashes with his elder brother Sushim and halfbrothers. Thus, he came to power but his coronation was done after four years., , 43., A., , How far did AShoka’s vast empire spread?***, Ashoka’s empire extended from Kandhar and Peshawar on the North Western border to Nepal in, Northern India, upto Mysore (present day Karnataka) in the South, Gujarat - Saurashtra in the West,, Magadh (present Bihar) in East, Kalinga (present day Odisha), Battle of Kalinga and Ashoka’s Reversal (Heart Change), , 44., , Present day’s Bihar was known as Kalinga during the Mauryan Empire. (or ), , (), , 45., , Kalinga was a part of the Magadha empire at the time of Nand kings. (or ), , (), , 46., , Ashoka declared war against Kalinga in the first year of his coronation. (or ), , (), , 47., , Who was the king of Kalinga when Ashoka declared war against it?, , (C), , (A) Sushin, , (B) Bidusar, , (C) Jayant, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (D) Megasthenes, 15

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2nd Proof, , Chapter 6 : Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka, 48., , After the victory in which war, was Ashoka’s heart changed ?, (A) War of Avanti, , 49., A., , (B) War of Kalinga, , (C) War of Ujjain, , (B), (D) War of Takshashila, , Write a short-note on the Battle of Kalinga and Ashoka’s reversal., Kalinga situated in the neighbourhood of Magadha was part of Magadh empire at the time of Nand, kings. But after the establishment of the Mauryan empire it became independent. Ashoka, who, wished to make Kalinga a part of the Magadha empire again, declared war on the king Jayant of, Kalinga., After achieving victory, Ashoka saw gloom and sorrow everywhere in the battlefield as well as in, the city. Seeing loss of life and property in the war and crying women and children his joy of victory, was lost. His peace of mind was lost. His heart was filled with feelings of remorse and regret over, the war. He understood the futility of war and the Kaling war became the final war of his life. Buddhist, Monk Upagupta taught him to renounce his weapons and take up the scriptures. By adopting, Buddhism Ashoka became a religious man from a diplomatic man., , 50., , _______________ taught Ashoka to renounce his weapons and take up the scriptures?, (1) Bhadrabahu, , (B) Gautam Buddha, , (C) Upagupta, , (D) Vishnugupta, , 51., , Ashoka embraced Buddhism following teachings of Upagupta. (or )***, , 52., , How did the teachings of Upagupta affect Ashoka?, , A., , (C), , (), , Buddhist monk Upagupta taught Ashoka to renounce his weapons and take up the scriptures. By, adopting Buddhism Ashoka became a religious man from a diplomatic man., , 53., , Which of the following was the language of most of Ashoka’s writings?***, (A) Irani, , 54., , (B) Pali, , (C) Prakrit, , (C), , (D) Brahmi, , Script of most of Ashoka’s inscriptions is Brhami. (or ), , (), , Brahmi Script, 55., , Most of the scripts of modern India have developed from Brahmi script., , 56., , Where has Ashoka’s inscription been found in Gujarat ?, , A., , Ashoka’s inscription has been found on the way to Damodar kund near Girnar mountain in Junagadh,, Gujarat., , 57., A., , Ashoka’s inscription in Gujarat contains which three king’s articles ?, The three kings whose articles are there in Ashoka’s inscription in Gujarat are:, (1) Mahakshatrapa Rudra Daman (2) Governor of Chandragupta - Pushyagupta (3) Governor of, Ashoka : Yavanraj., , 16, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker.

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2nd Proof, , Standard, 58., A., , : 6 | Social Science, , Describe Ashoka’s inscription which has been found in Gujarat ?, Ashoka’s inscription written in Prakrit language has been found on the way to Damodar kund near, Girnar mountain in Junagadh,Gujarat. This inscription contains articles of three kings. The article is, from king Mahakshatrapa Rudra Daman. It also gives details about Sudarshan (Talav) Lake (reservoir), constructed by governor Pusyagupta, who was the governor at the time of Maurya King, Chandragupta. Information about the canals made for irrigation by Yava nraj, who was the governor, at the time of Ashoka is also there in the article., Ashoka As An Apostle, , 59., , Ashoka engraved inscriptions and pillar articles at various places in his empire to show the path of, Dhamma to his people. (or ), , 60., A., , ( ), , Who was Dhamma Mahapatra?, Dhamma Mahapatra was the head of a religious department which was set up by the King Ashoka, to solve the problems of people of that time., , 61., , Ashoka appointed Dhamma Mahapatra as the head of the religious department., , 62., , The task of Dhamma Mahapatra was to propagate Jainism , and raise the moral standard of the, (), , people. ( or) ***, 63., A., , Ashoka emphasized on propagation of which of Gautam Buddha’s principles? ***, Ashoka emphasized on propagation of Gautam Buddha’s principles. He banned hunting in his state, to stop animal violence. He emphasized the promotion of the principles of love, compassion,, kindness, non-violence, virtue etc., , 64., A., , State Ashoka’s message for the people., Ashoka’s message for the people were :, (1) Obey your parents, , (2) Respect the elders, , (3) Do not kill the animals, , (4) Spend as little as possible, , (5) Serve the Guru, , (6) To be kind to women and servants, , (7) To give donations to Brahmins and monks, (8) Respect and try to understand principles of other religions., 65., , The third Buddhist conference of the Mauryan dynasty was held in _______________., (A) Patliputra, , 66., A., , (B) Kalinga, , (C) Ujjain, , (A), , (D) Takshashila, , Describe the third Buddhist conference of the Mauryan dynasty., In the year 251 BC Ashoka convened the third Buddhist conference in Mogliputta Tishya (Tissa) in, I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 17

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2nd Proof, , Chapter 6 : Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka, Patliputra. The objective of this conference was to establish religious unity for removing religious, differences., 67., A., 68., A., , Name the Indian states where Ashoka propagated Buddhism., Ashoka propagated Buddhism in Indian states of Kashmir, Gandhar, Chola, Pandya and Kerala., In which countries did Ashoka send missionary boards to propagate Buddhism ?, Ashoka sent missionary boards to Myanmar, Ceylon (Srilanka), Syria, Egypt, Macedonia to propagate, Buddhism., , 69., , Where did Ashoka send Sanghmitra to propagate Buddhism ?***, (A) Syria, , 70., A., , (B) Ceylon, , (C) Myanmar, , (B), (D) Egypt, , Who was sent to Ceylon by Ashoka? Why?, Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and daughter Sanghmitra to Ceylon to preach Buddhism., , 71., , During his reign Ashoka granted royalty to Buddhism., , 72., , Give a brief description of the public welfare work done by Ashoka., , A., , In addition to preaching and propagating Buddhism , Ashoka also performed public welfare work., He arranged for treatment of humans and animals. He got wells dug, planted trees, built roads and, built rest rooms., , 73., A., , Why is Ashoka regarded as one of the greatest rulers in history ?,  Ashoka was the first ruler who tried to take forward his message to people through inscriptions, , wherein he described his change in belief and thought after the Kalinga War. He is also one of, the rulers who fought a war to conquer Kalinga, however, gave up conquest even after winning, a war.,  Ashoka also worked on other numerous problems including the killing of animals, ill-treatment, , of slaves and servants, quarrels in families and amongst neighbours. He considered it his duty, to solve these problems. For this, he appointed officials, commonly known as Dhamma Mahapatra, who went to different places to teach people about dhamma.,  Ashoka had made provisions in regard to medical facilities for both human and animals as well, , as worked for public welfare like making rest houses, digging wells. He has also strictly prohibited, sacrificing animals.,  Ashoka also sent messengers to other lands like Egypt, Syria, Macedonia, and Sri Lanka to ideas, , about Dhamma.,  Because of his qualities and deeds he is regarded as one of the greatest rulers in history., , 74., 18, , Ashoka ruled for 36 years. (or ), I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , ()

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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , Administration of Mauryan Era, 75., , Chandragupta established a large empire of Magadha and it was expanded by Emperor Ashoka., , 76., , Vishnugupta Chanakya divided the large Mauryan Empire, for well-organized administration., , 77., , Into how many divisions was the Mauryan empire divided , for administrative ease?***, , A., , The Mauryan empire was divided into three sections for administrative ease. The three sections, were central administrative system, provincial administrative system and regional administrative, system., , 78., , Who was at the centre of the central administration ?, (A) Emperor, , 79., A., , (B) Chief minister, , (C) Minister, , (A), (D) Mahamatra, , What was the role of the emperor in the administration of the Mauryan Empire?, The emperor was at the centre of administration. He was the head of the administrative, military, and Judicial department of the empire. Patliputra and areas around it were under the direct control, of the emperor., , 80., , The Emperor’s position in the Mauryan Empire was hereditary. (or ), , 81., , How many departments were there in the Central Administration System of the Mauryan Empire?, , (), , (D), (A) 10, 82., , (B) 12, , (C) 15, , (D) 18, , What was the agriculture head called in the Central Administration System of the Mauryan Empire?, (A), (A) Sitadhyksh, , 83., , (B) Senani, , (C) Pradeshatri, , (D) Panyadhyksh, , ‘Senani’ was the head of which department of the Central Administration System of the, Mauryan Empire?, , A., , ‘Senani’ was the head of the Military department of the Central Administration System of the Mauryan, Empire., , 84., , ____________ was the head of the Judicial department of the Central Administration System of the, Mauryan Empire., , 85., , (C), , (A) Panyadhyksh, , (B) Senani, , (C) Pradeshatri, , (D) Mudradhyksh, , ‘Mahaakshpatal’ was the head of the office repository department of the Mauryan Empire. (or ), (), , 86., , The Revenue department of the Mauryan Empire was headed by ‘Mudradhyksh’. (or ), , 87., , The huge Mauryan Empire was divided into five provinces., I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (), , 19

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2nd Proof, , Chapter 6 : Mauryan Age : Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka, 88., , The ____________ was the head of a province of the Mauryan Empire., (A) Governor, , 89., A., , (B) Chief Minister, , (C) Pradeshatri, , (A), (D) Mahaakshpatal, , State the functions of an officer appointed as a governor.***, In the Mauryan administration the head of the province was the governor. Usually, the prince was, appointed to this post. Governor’s task in the province was to maintain peace and security, collect, revenue, to get the orders of the king obeyed and keep the emperor constantly aware of the events, taking place in the province., , 90., , The district officer in the Mauryan empire was called .........., (A) Governer, , (B) Senani, , (C) Rajuk, , (C), (D) Gop, , 91., , The officer of the province in the Mauryan administration was called Gop., , 92., , The smallest unit of the Mauryan administration was the .........., (A) province, , 93., A., , (B) village, , (C) taluka, , (B), (D) district, , Who was called ‘Gramani’ in the Mauryan administration?, ‘Gramani’ was the head of a village, the smallest unit of administration in the Mauryan administration., Gramani used to run the administration of the village with the help of the elected members of the, village., , 94., A., , Write a short-note on the regional administration of the Mauryan empire., In the Mauryan empire, for the sake of administrative ease, any province was divided into districts, and talukas. The district officer called ‘Rajuk’ worked at the district level while an officer of the, province was called provincial (Gop). The smallest unit of administration was the village. Its head, was called ‘Gramani’. Gramani used to run the administration of the village with the help of the, elected members of the village., Successors Of Emperor Ashoka And Fall Of Mauryan Empire, , 95., , According to ‘Puranas’ the Mauryan dynasty ruled for 137 years. (or ), , 96., , According to the Puranas, how many kings ruled the Mauryan dynasty?, , A., 97., , According to the Puranas total, 9 to 10 kings of the Mauryan dynasty ruled for 137 years., Who was the last king of the Mauryan dynasty ?, (A) Kunal, , 98., A., , (), , (B) Samprati, , (C) Pushyamitra, , (D), (D) Brihadratha, , How did the Mauryan dynasty come to an end?, Taking advantage of the impoverished rule of the last king of the Mauryan dynasty i.e. Brihadratha,, his general Pushyamitra killed him on the pretext of watching military drill. With this, the Mauryan, , 20, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker.

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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , dynasty came to an end in 185 BC as Phshyamitra Shung established the Shung dynasty on the, throne of Magadha., 99., A., , Which dynasty came to the throne of Magadha after the fall of the Mauryan Dynasty?, After killing Brihadratha, the last king of the Mauryan dynasty in 185 BC, Pushyamitra Shung, established the Shung dynasty on the throne of Magadh., , 100., , Match the Following., , [1], , A, , B, , Answer, , (1) Agriculture department, , (A) Mahaakshpatal, , (1) - E, , (2) Military department, , (B) Panyadhyksh, , (2) - C, , (3) Judicial department, , (C) Senani, , (3) - D, , (4) Trade department, , (D) Pradeshatri, , (4) - B, , (5) Office repository department, , (E) Sitadhyksh, , (5) - A, , [2], , A, , B, , Answer, , (1) Arthashastra, , (A) Megasthenes, , (1) - D, , (2) Mudra rakshas, , (B) Buddhist texts, , (2) - C, , (3) Indica, , (C) Vishakhdutt, , (3) - A, , (4) Deepvansh and Mahavansh, , (D) Chanakya, , (4) - B, , , , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 21