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Test: The Early States - Question 1

Which of the following Buddhist texts refer to the sixteen Mahajanapadas ?

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The Anguttr Nikaya, Mahavastu (Buddhist texts), Bhagwati Sutra (Jain texts) texts refer to 16 Mahajanapadas. 

Test: The Early States - Question 2

Which of the following capitals of Mahajanapadas was famous for cotton textiles and the market for horses?

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Varanasi was renowned for its cotton textiles and horse markets.
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Test: The Early States - Question 3

Consider the following statements:
I. Cyrus of Persia was the first conqueror who penetrated well into India.
II. Herodotus, the Greek Historian, is also known as the father of History.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Cyrus of Persia was among the first to penetrate into India, and Herodotus is indeed known as the father of History.
Test: The Early States - Question 4
Who among the following kings is said to have conquered 'the land between the two seas'?
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Bindusara is said to have conquered the land between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Test: The Early States - Question 5
Who among the following started the general use of stone for monuments?
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Ashoka popularized the use of stone for building monuments.
Test: The Early States - Question 6
It is said that when Bindusara died, Ashoka captured the throne with the help of ministers headed by:
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Ashoka ascended the throne with the assistance of his minister Radhagupta.
Test: The Early States - Question 7
Which of the following Southern kingdoms were contemporaries of Ashoka?
I. Keralaputras II. Cholas
III. Pallavas IV. Pandyas
V. Satyaputras
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Detailed Solution for Test: The Early States - Question 7
The Keralaputras, Cholas, Pandyas, and Satyaputras were contemporary southern kingdoms during Ashoka's reign.
Test: The Early States - Question 8
Kantak Sodhanas of the Mauryan period were:
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Kantak Sodhanas referred to criminal courts in the Mauryan period.
Test: The Early States - Question 9
Didarganj in Bihar is known for:
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Didarganj is famous for the stone figure of the Chauri-bearer.
Test: The Early States - Question 10
What is the descending order of the following military officials of the Mauryan period?
I. Adhyaksha II. Mukhiya
III. Nayaka IV. Prasasta
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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The correct descending order is IV (Prasasta), III (Nayaka), II (Mukhiya), and I (Adhyaksha).
Test: The Early States - Question 11
Which one of the following pairs is incorrect?
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Kamopadhasuddha is not related to welfare officials; it refers to officials dealing with desires or pleasures.
Test: The Early States - Question 12
Which of the following statements is incorrect about Kautilya?
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Kautilya did not explicitly oppose the torture of women.
Test: The Early States - Question 13
Who was the queen that opposed the extraordinary generosity of Ashoka to the Buddhists?
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Queen Tissarakkha opposed Ashoka's extraordinary generosity towards the Buddhists.
Test: The Early States - Question 14
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about Alexander?
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Alexander did not send Indian soldiers to fight Darius III; this statement is incorrect.
Test: The Early States - Question 15
For the first time, in which period of Indian history was the registration of birth and death of people introduced?
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The Mauryan period saw the introduction of the registration of birth and death.
Test: The Early States - Question 16
The national emblem of India has been taken from:
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The national emblem of India is taken from the Sarnath pillar.
Test: The Early States - Question 17
The teacher of Chandragupta Maurya was:
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Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, was the teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
Test: The Early States - Question 18
Ashoka's dhamma was:
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Ashoka's dhamma encompassed principles of good conduct, an ideology, and a set of ideas he propagated.
Test: The Early States - Question 19
In one of his inscriptions, Ashoka proclaimed, "Work I do and work you must, yet, I am not satisfied." This statement shows that Ashoka:
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Ashoka's proclamation indicates his desire for his officials to follow his example in serving the people.
Test: The Early States - Question 20
Which one of the following was the first capital of Magadha?
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Girivraja, also known as Rajgir, was the first capital of Magadha.
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