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The ‘Dhamma’, propagated by Ashoka was
(a) the tenets of Buddhism.
(b) a mixture of the philosophies of Ajivikas and Charvakas.
(c) a system of morals consistent with the tenets of most of the sects of the time.
(d) the religious policy of the state.
Option a – the tenets of Buddhism.
Turamaya, a contemporary of Ashoka was the ruler of
(a) Egypt
(b) Corinth
(c) Macedonia
(d) Syria
Option a – Egypt
Ptolemy, Philadelphus who had diplomatic relations with Ashoka, was king of
(a) Cyron
(b) Egypt
(c) Macedonia
(d) Syria
Option b – Egypt
Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka? I. Inscriptions of Ashoka II. Dipavamsa III. Mahavamsa IV. Divyavadana Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and IV
Option b – II and III
In the course of the pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow? I. Gaya II. Kapilavastu III. Kushinagar IV. Lumbini V. Samath VI. Shravasti Codes
(a) I, II, III, IV, V and VI
(b) I, III, IV, II, V and VI
(c) IV, V, VI III, II and I
(d) IV, II, IV, VI and III
Option b – I, III, IV, II, V and VI
Consider the following statements. Assertion (A) Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire. Reason (R) Kalinga controlled the land-sea routes to South India. and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option a – Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Which one of the following is considered the best Stupa?
(a) Amravati
(b) Bharhut
(c) Sanchi
(d) Sarnath
Option c – Sanchi
Which of the following South Kingdoms is not mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions?
(a) Chola
(b) Pandya
(c) Satiyaputta
(d) Satavahana
Option d – Satavahana
Ashokan inscriptions were first deciphered by
(a) James Prinsep
(b) George Buhler
(c) Vincent Smith
(d) Ahmad Hasan Dani
Option a – James Prinsep
Which of the following information is found in Ashoka’s inscriptions?
(a) Life story
(b) Internal policy
(c) Foreign policy
(d) All options are correct.
Option d – All options are correct.
Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka?
(a) Vinaya Pitaka
(b) Sutta Pitaka
(c) Abhidhamma Pitaka
(d) Mahavamsa
Option c – Abhidhamma Pitaka
The name Dharmashoka was found in the
(a) Maski Edict
(b) Junagarh Inscription
(c) Sarnath Inscription
(d) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
Option d – Allahabad Pillar Inscription
In which of the following inscriptions the name of ‘Ashoka has been mentioned?
(a) Bhabru Edict
(b) Rock Edict XIII
(c) Rummindei Pillar Inscription
(d) Minor Rock Edict of Maski
Option d – Minor Rock Edict of Maski
Pre-Ashokan Brahmi Script was found at
(a) Nagarjunakonda
(b) Anuradhapura
(c) Brahmagiri
(d) Maski
Option b – Anuradhapura
Sarnath Pillar was built by
(a) Harshavardhana
(b) Ashoka
(c) Gautam Buddha
(d) Kanishka
Option b – Ashoka
Who constructed the ‘Sanchi Stupa’?
(a) Chandragupta
(b) Kautilya
(c) Gautam Buddha
(d) Ashoka
Option d – Ashoka
“In spite of being Buddhist, Ashoka did not leave belief in Hinduism” validation of this fact is
(a) Pilgrims
(b) Belief in Moksha
(c) Epithet of “Devanampriya”
(d) Establishment of veterinary hospitals
Option c – Epithet of “Devanampriya”
Who established ‘Rajdharma’ on triplex bases of longanimity, liberty, and compassion?
(a) Ashoka
(b) Akbar
(c) Ranjit Singh
(d) Shivaji
Option a – Ashoka
Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka was held at
(a) Magadha
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Samastipur
(d) Rajgriha
Option b – Pataliputra
Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name, Ashoka?
(a) Gujarra
(b) Ahraura
(c) Brahmagiri
(d) Sarnath
Option a – Gujarra
Which one territory of the following was not a part of Ashoka’s empire?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Bihar
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Kalinga
Option c – Sri Lanka
The language used in the inscriptions of Ashoka is
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Prakrit
(c) Apabhramsa
(d) Hindi
Option b – Prakrit
Which one of the following Ashokan inscriptions is in the “Kharosthi” script?
(a) Khalsi
(b) Girnar
(c) Shahbazgarhi
(d) Meerut
Option c – Shahbazgarhi
Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka bans animal sacrifice at a certain festive gathering, which probably included a ban on animal killing as well?
(a) Rock Edict I
(b) Pillar Edict V
(c) Rock Edict IX
(d) Rock Edict, XI
Option a – Rock Edict I
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka’s edicts are also found?
(a) Junagadh Inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman.
(b) Nashik Prashasti regarding Gautamiputra Satakarni
(c) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
(d) None of the above
Option a – Junagadh Inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman.
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