Mauryan Empire GK Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exam & SSC CGL

Mauryan Empire Quiz: Here we have provided Ancient History quizzes based on the Mauryan Empire topic, one of the most asked topics of History in IAS Prelims Exam and SSC CGL.
1. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty? [SSC CGL 2002]

  • (A) Maurya
  • (B) Gupta
  • (C) Kushan
  • (D) Kanva

2. Who amongst the following also had the name ‘Devanama Piyadassi’? [SSC CGL 2003]

  • (A) Mauryan King Ashoka
  • (B) Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya
  • (C) Gautam Buddha
  • (D) Bhagwan Mahavira

3. Upto where did Chandragupta Maurya’s empire extend in the north west? [SSC Stat. Investigators 2005]

  • (A) Ravi river
  • (B) Indus river
  • (C) Satluj river
  • (D) Hindukush range

4. Which of the following could be the most accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka? [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006]

  • (A) Enlightened despotism
  • (B) Centralised autocracy
  • (C) Oriental despotism
  • (D) Guided democracy

5. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka’s administrative policy? [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax) 2009]

  • (A) The third Buddhist Council
  • (B) the Kalinga War
  • (C) His embracing of Buddhism
  • (D) His sending missionary to Ceylon

6. Who among the following was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty? [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000]

  • (A) Ajatsatru
  • (B) Bindusara
  • (C) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (D) None of these

7. Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India? [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006]

  • (A) Hiuen Tsang
  • (B) Magasthenese
  • (C) I-Tsing
  • (D) Fahien

8. Who amidst the following was a wife of emperor Ashoka who influenced him? [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002]

  • (A) Chandalika
  • (B) Charulata
  • (C) Gautami
  • (D) Karuwaki

9. Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas? [SSC Constable GD 2013]

  • (A) Satavahanas
  • (B) Sungas
  • (C) Yavanas
  • (D) Pandya

10. Which one of the following is the principle source of information of Ashoka’s campaign against Kalinga? [SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI 2013]

  • (A) Pillar Edict VII
  • (B) Mahavamsa
  • (C) Divyavadana
  • (D) Rock Edict XIII

11. In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war? [SSC CGL 2014]

  • (A) Maski Edict
  • (B) Rock Edict XIII
  • (C) Rock Edict XI
  • (D) Rock Edict X

12. Which Indian ruler fought the Kalinga War? [SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015]

  • (A) Samudragupta
  • (B) Chandragupta
  • (C) Shivaji
  • (D) Ashoka

13. Who took the throne after Chandra Gupta Maurya? [SSC CHSL 2005]

  • (A) Bimbisara
  • (B) Ashoka
  • (C) Bindusara
  • (D) Vishnugupta

14. Who was the spatial (Sthaanik) during Mauryan’s period? [SSC CHSL 2014]

  • (A) District Administrator
  • (B) Provincial Administrator
  • (C) Village Administrator
  • (D) City Administrator

15. Bimbisara was the king of which dynasty?

  • (A) Haryanka
  • (B) Maurya
  • (C) Shunga
  • (D) Nanda

16. Bindusara was the son of?

  • (A) Ashoka
  • (B) Akbar
  • (C) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (D) Shivaji

17. Ghatotkacha who ruled in the years 290-305 B.C. was a King from which dynasty?

  • (A) Gupta Dynasty
  • (B) Kanva Dynasty
  • (C) Shunga Dynasty
  • (D) Maurya Dynasty

18. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was : [SSC CGL 2010]

  • (A) Vishnu Gupta
  • (B) Upagupta
  • (C) Brahma Gupta
  • (D) Brihadratha

19. The Greek ambassador sent to Chandragupta Maurya’s Court was : [SSC CGL 2011]

  • (A) Kautilya
  • (B) Seleucus Nicator
  • (C) Megasthenes
  • (D) Justin

20. After Alexander’s death the Eastern part of his empire came under : [FCI Assistant 2012]

  • (A) Seleucus Nicator
  • (B) Menander
  • (C) Rudradaman
  • (D) Kanishka

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