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Question 501Single Answer
Which of the following was the central figure in Ashvamedha Yagya? 
  1. A
    The Queen 
  2. B
    The Ministers 
  3. C
    The Rajas 
  4. D
    The people of that place
Question 502Single Answer
In which way are present-day elections different from the way rulers were chosen in Janapada? 
  1. A
    Rulers were elected by an electorate consisting entirely of adult men only in the Janapada.
  2. B
    The ruler who performed the Ashvamedha Yagya successfully was recognised as the ruler of the Janapada whereas in our elections we have universal adult franchise i.e., one man one vote. 
  3. C
    The strongest person in the Janapada was declared the ruler. 
  4. D
    The method for election being followed in both cases is exactly same.
Question 503Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct option
(A) Settlements in janapadas coincided with the beginning of the Icon age in India.
(B) Plates and bowls were most common and were made
  1. A
    A is true, B is false
  2. B
    Both A and B are false
  3. C
    A is false, B is true
  4. D
    Both A and B are true
Question 504Single Answer
Who paid taxes to the ruler of the Mahajanapada?
  1. A
    Farmers and herders 
  2. B
    Traders and craftspersons 
  3. C
    Hunters and gatherers 
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 505Single Answer
Who were the groups of people who were not allowed to participate in the assemblies of the games in Vajji?
  1. A
    Women, dasas and kammakaras 
  2. B
    Traders and craftspersons 
  3. C
    Children of the priests
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 506Single Answer
The first ruler of the Magadha Mahajanapadas in the 6th century BC was
  1. A
    Bimblsara 
  2. B
    Prasenajit
  3. C
    Jarasandha
  4. D
    Mahavira
Question 507Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct option
(A) People of Mahiyanapada were not afraid of attacks from other kings and never needed protection.
(B) Payment were made using punched coin in some of the Mahajanapadas.
  1. A
    A is true, B is false
  2. B
    Both A and B are false 
  3. C
    A is false, B is true
  4. D
    Both A and B are true
Question 508Single Answer
Match the mahajanapadas with their capitals
List-I                                        List-II
(Mahajanapadas) (Capitals)
(A) Vajji                               (i) Pataliputra
(B) Magadha                       (ii) Indraprastha
(C) Kuru                              (iii) Shravasti
(D) Koshala                         (iv) Vaishali
  1. A
    A B C D
    (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) 
  2. B
    (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
  3. C
    (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) 
  4. D
    (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Question 509Single Answer
Which of the following statements is/are true about Avanti Mahajanapada?
(A) Mahismati was the capital of Avanti.
(B) Chand Pradyota was the most powerful king of Avanti.
(C) The kingdom was divided into two parts.
(D) The Northern capital of Avanti was Ujjain.
  1. A
    A, B, C and D 
  2. B
    A, B and D
  3. C
    A and D 
  4. D
    B and C
Question 510Single Answer
Which of the following is an incorrect statement?
(A) The most powerful king of Koshala was king Sujata.
(B) Suktimati was the capital of Vatsa.
(C) Ashmaka was located on the bank of river Narmada. 
  1. A
    A, B and C
  2. B
    A and B
  3. C
    A and C
  4. D
    B and C
Question 511Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
(A) Kambojas followed Republican Constitution.
(B) Panchala Mahajanapada was located Rohilkhand and parts of central doab. 
  1. A
    Both A and B are true 
  2. B
    A is true and B is false
  3. C
    Both A and B are false 
  4. D
    A is false and B is true
Question 512Single Answer
Consider the following statementes and choose the correct answer.
(A) The taxes on crops during Mahajanapada period was known as bhaga.
(B) The bhaga was fixed at 1/6th of produced.
(C) Hunters and gatherers were not tax payee. 
  1. A
    A, B and C are true 
  2. B
    A and B are true 
  3. C
    A and C are true
  4. D
    B and C are true
Question 513Single Answer
Vassakar was the Minister of 
  1. A
    Ajatashatru 
  2. B
    Bimbisara 
  3. C
    Mahapadma Nanda
  4. D
    Dhananand
Question 514Single Answer
Which of the following statements is/are trueabout Magadh?
(A) Pataliputra has natural barriers like rivers and hills around it.
(B) Mahapadma Nanda was as important ruler.
(C) The iron ore mines were located around Rajgir.
  1. A
    A, B and C 
  2. B
    A and B 
  3. C
    Only C 
  4. D
    B and C
Question 515Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
(A) All free men above the age of 39 were recognised as full citizens.
(B) All citizens assembled atleast 40 times a year to make decision on important matters.
  1. A
    A is true, B is false 
  2. B
    Both A and B are false
  3. C
    A is false, B is true 
  4. D
    Both A and B are true
Question 516Single Answer
Most of the ‘Mahajanapadas’ were fortified because 
  1. A
    of availability of wood, brick and stones in the area 
  2. B
    they reflected their wealth and power 
  3. C
    the rulers were scared of attack and wanted to ensure they were protected 
  4. D
    they were symbols of their ‘rich’ warrior tradition
Question 517Single Answer
The system of tax became most prominent in the period of
  1. A
    Mahajanapadas 
  2. B
    Guptas
  3. C
    Harappan civilisation
  4. D
    Vedic age
Question 518Single Answer
Which of the following areas was known as Magadh in the ancient period? 
  1. A
    South of Ganga
  2. B
    Between Ganga and Yamuna
  3. C
    North of Ganga 
  4. D
    Between Yamuna and Chambal
Question 519Single Answer
The word ‘Jain’ is derived from which of the following? 
  1. A
    The word ‘Jina’ which means ‘conqueror’ 
  2. B
    It was the original name of Mahavir 
  3. C
    It was the name of the first Tirthankara
  4. D
    It means ‘wanting to live’
Question 520Single Answer
What is the meaning of the word ‘Buddha’? 
  1. A
    An all knowing person 
  2. B
    The cleverest person 
  3. C
    The wise one 
  4. D
    The most non-violent person
Question 521Single Answer
Why were the Upanishads presented mostly in the form of conversations for dialogues between teacher and student?
  1. A
    These were easy to write
  2. B
    The conversations were examples of the principles and beliefs of the thinkers, which were easily understood by common people 
  3. C
    Conversations, can easily explain matters like life after death 
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 522Single Answer
Match the following events related to Buddha’s life with the places where they occurred.
List-I                                     List-II
(Event) (Place where 
it occurred)
(A) Birth of Siddhartha          (i) Samath
(B) His enlightenment           (ii) Kushinagar
(C) His first sermon               (iii) Lumbini
(D) His death                         (iv) Bodhgaya
  1. A
    A B C D
    (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
  2. B
    (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  3. C
    (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
  4. D
    (i) (ii) (iii)
Question 523Single Answer
Which of the following are common to both Jain and Buddhist religions?
  1. A
    Condemnation of animal sacrifice 
  2. B
    Denial of the authority of the Vedas
  3. C
    All of the above 
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 524Single Answer
What is not part of Buddhism? Select the correct alternative from those given below.
(A) Idol worhip.
(B) Existence of the soul after death.
(C) Animal sacrifice.
(D) Belief in the existence of God. 
  1. A
    A and B 
  2. B
    B and C 
  3. C
    A and D 
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 525Single Answer
Which of the following statements are true?
(A) The caste system had become rigid and brutal during 6th century BC.
(B) Parsvanath was 22nd Tirthankaras.
(C) Yasoda was the daughter of Mahavira.
(D) Jamali was the first disciple of Mahavira. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  1. A
    A and B are true 
  2. B
    A and D are true 
  3. C
    B and D are true
  4. D
    A and C are true
Question 526Single Answer
Why it was not easy for married women to join the Buddhist Sanghas? 
  1. A
    Because Buddha preached that women would have to take their husband’s permission to join the sangha and most husbands would not allow them 
  2. B
    Society did not favour women joining the sanghas
  3. C
    The children of these women would become orphans 
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 527Single Answer
What were the structure called Viharas meant to be used for?
  1. A
    A place where Jain and Buddhist monks could preach their sermons to the people
  2. B
    A place where the monks could pray
  3. C
    Shelters for the Jain and Buddhist monks and nuns to stay in 
  4. D
    Places where children could play
Question 528Single Answer
The four stages of life developed the Brahmins occur in chronological order as follows (select the correct order from the alternatives given below the names of four stages).
(A) Grihastha
(B) Sanyasa
(C) Vanaprastha
(D) Brahmacharya Codes 
  1. A
    A ® B ® C ® D
  2. B
    C ® A ® D ® B
  3. C
    C ® B ® D ® A
  4. D
    D ® A ® C ® B
Question 529Single Answer
Both Buddhism and Jainism stressed
  1. A
    non-violence 
  2. B
    existence of God
  3. C
    self-gratification 
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 530Single Answer
Why do farmers find it difficult to ‘ follow the path of Jainism?
  1. A
    They could not always be honest whereas Jainism preaches absolute honesty 
  2. B
    They cannot give up everything, even though in Jainism you must give up even your clothes
  3. C
    They had to kill insects to protect their crops, whereas Jainism Preaches not to kill anything, including insects 
  4. D
    Norte of the above
Question 531Single Answer
The Buddha described the thirst of desires and cravings as
  1. A
    Pipasa 
  2. B
    Trishna 
  3. C
    Tanha
  4. D
    Teevra Ichcha (strong desire)
Question 532Single Answer
Which one of the following features is common to Buddhism and Jainism both? 
  1. A
    Man had to give up everything, including their clothes to gain salvation
  2. B
    The constant craving for more could be removed by following moderate path
  3. C
    Only these who left their homes could gain true knowledge
  4. D
    Both of these religions were supported mainly by traders
Question 533Single Answer
The doctrine of Mahavir included which of the following?
(A) Persons who want to know the truth must leave their homes and lead simple lives.
(B) They must stricktly follow ahimsa, i.e. not hurting or killing living beings.
(C) They had to be honest and follow celibacy.
(D) The results of our actions affect us in the life as well as the next. 
  1. A
    A, B and D
  2. B
    C and D
  3. C
    A, B and C
  4. D
    All of these
Question 534Single Answer
The earliest ‘Viharas’ for both Jains and Buddhist monks were made of 
  1. A
    soil 
  2. B
    stone
  3. C
    wood
  4. D
    brick
Question 535Single Answer
Vinaya Pitaka is a book related to 
  1. A
    Thoughts of Zoroaster 
  2. B
    Rules of the Buddhist Sangha
  3. C
    Sanskrit Grammar 
  4. D
    Preachings of Mahavira
Question 536Single Answer
Vinaya Pitaka is a book that records 
  1. A
    Vedic rituals
  2. B
    Jain teachings 
  3. C
    Conversations among teachers
  4. D
    Buddhist rules
Question 537Single Answer
Who among the following is considered as the first national ruler of India?
  1. A
    Chandragupra Maurya
  2. B
    Ashoka 
  3. C
    Chandragupta I 
  4. D
    Kanaka
Question 538Single Answer
Which of the following was the master strategist in Mauiyan Empire and wrote Arthashastra.
  1. A
    Ashoka 
  2. B
    Kautilya 
  3. C
    Chandragupta 
  4. D
    Bimbosar
Question 539Single Answer
Who was the Greek Ambassador in the Court of Chandragupta Maurya? 
  1. A
    Seleucus 
  2. B
    Megasthenes 
  3. C
    Bindusara
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 540Single Answer
When was Kalinga conquered by Ashoka?
  1. A
    273 BCE
  2. B
    269 BCE 
  3. C
    261 BCE
  4. D
    232 BCE
Question 541Single Answer
Which of the following was not an occupation followed by people who lived in the Mauryan Empire? 
  1. A
    Blacksmithy 
  2. B
    Farming
  3. C
    Stone cutting 
  4. D
    Carpentry
Question 542Single Answer
What means did Ashoka use to spread the message of Dhamma? 
  1. A
    He plastered posters about Dhamma on the walls of prominent buildings 
  2. B
    He appointed officials to go from place to place teaching people about Dhamma, as well as getting his message inscribed on rocks and pillars
  3. C
    He published books on the subject and distributed them free to all people in the land
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 543Single Answer
What were the important messages propagated by Ashoka in his Dhamma?
  1. A
    Instead of following useless rituals, people should follow fruitful policies like respecting their elders, treating all creatures with compassion, being gentle with slaves and servants etc
  2. B
    Praise their own religion and criticise other’s religions 
  3. C
    Work hard for prosperity
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 544Single Answer
Which of the following was not a Part of Ashoka’s Dhamma?
  1. A
    Winning over people through Dhamma than conquering them by force
  2. B
    Worship God and perform sacrifices to please him 
  3. C
    Slaves and servants should not be ill-treated
  4. D
    Giving gifts to brahmins and monks
Question 545Single Answer
What is the difference between taxes and tribute? 
  1. A
    Tax is a certain percentage of earnings whereas tribute percentage is not fixed
  2. B
    Tribute is optional whereas tax is compulsory 
  3. C
    There is no difference between them-they are synonyms
  4. D
    Taxes are collected on a regular basis, whereas tribute is collected
Question 546Single Answer
Match the taxes and tribute collected in kind by the Mauryan rulers with the regions from where they were collected
List-I                                            List-II
(Taxes and Tribute) (Regions)
(A) 1/10th of goods sold             (i) Forested regions of Central India
(B) Elephants and timber          (ii) South India
(C) Gold and precious              (iii) North-West stones India
(D) Blankets                             (iv) Cities
  1. A
    A B C D
    (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 
  2. B
    (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) 
  3. C
    (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) 
  4. D
    (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Question 547Single Answer
Which of the following is not true about the description given by Megasthenes about the capital city Pataliputra?
  1. A
    The city is surrounded by a vast wall and has 570 towers and 64 gates 
  2. B
    Houses of wood and bricks are upto three storeys tall
  3. C
    The king’s palace is made of wood and decorated with stone carvings 
  4. D
    The city is very congested and dirty
Question 548Single Answer
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the words given alongside.
(A) ..........were collected   (i) Governors from the area under direct control of the ruler
(B) Royal princess often   (ii) Tribute were deputed to the provinces as....
(C) The Mauryan rulers    (iii) Rivers tried to control the roads and ....which were important for transport
(D) People in forested areas  (iv) Taxes provided Mauryan officials with
  1. A
    A B C D
    (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
  2. B
    (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
  3. C
    (iv) (i) (iii) (ii) 
  4. D
    (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Question 549Single Answer
Consider the following two statements, A and B and choose the correct answer.
(A) Bindusara was called Amitrochates by Greeks and he patronised Ajivikas.
(B) John Marshall deciphered ‘Devanampiyadassi’ as Ashoka.
  1. A
    Both A and B are true
  2. B
    A is true and B is false
  3. C
    Both A and B is false
  4. D
    A is false and B is true
Question 550Single Answer
Which of the following statements regarding Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect?
  1. A
    These are highly polished 
  2. B
    These are parts of architectural structures
  3. C
    The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape 
  4. D
    These are monolithic
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