Indus Valley MCQs

Q31. Which Mauryan official was primarily responsible for the assessment and collection of state revenue throughout the empire?

(A) Gramika
(B) Mahamatra
(C) Samaharta
(D) Senapati
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Correct Answer: (C) Samaharta
Notes: The Samaharta was the chief revenue officer of the Mauryan Empire. He supervised tax assessment, revenue collection, and financial administration, making him one of the most important officials in the Mauryan bureaucracy.

Q32. Which Mauryan ruler sent Buddhist missionaries to Sri Lanka, Central Asia, and other foreign regions?

(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Bindusara
(C) Ashoka
(D) Dasharatha
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Correct Answer: (C) Ashoka
Notes: After the Third Buddhist Council, Ashoka sponsored missionary activities to spread Buddhism. His son Mahinda and daughter Sanghamitta are traditionally credited with introducing Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

Q33. Which archaeological site has yielded the remains of the famous Mauryan wooden palisade described by Megasthenes?

(A) Nalanda
(B) Pataliputra
(C) Taxila
(D) Ujjain
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Correct Answer: (B) Pataliputra
Notes: Excavations at Kumrahar and Bulandibagh in Pataliputra have revealed wooden fortifications that correspond to Megasthenes’ description of the Mauryan capital’s defensive structures.

Q34. Which among the following was NOT one of the important provincial capitals of the Mauryan Empire?

(A) Taxila
(B) Ujjain
(C) Suvarnagiri
(D) Kannauj
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Correct Answer: (D) Kannauj
Notes: The major provincial capitals were Taxila, Ujjain, Tosali, and Suvarnagiri. Kannauj rose to prominence much later and was not a provincial capital during the Mauryan period.

Q35. Which Mauryan inscription specifically emphasizes religious tolerance and respect for all sects?

(A) Major Rock Edict XII
(B) Major Rock Edict I
(C) Pillar Edict IV
(D) Minor Rock Edict I
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Correct Answer: (A) Major Rock Edict XII
Notes: Major Rock Edict XII advocates harmony among different religious communities and encourages mutual respect. It is considered one of the earliest official declarations promoting religious tolerance.

Q36. The title “Amitraghata” (Slayer of Enemies) is associated with which Mauryan ruler?

(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Ashoka
(C) Bindusara
(D) Dasharatha
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Correct Answer: (C) Bindusara
Notes: Greek sources refer to Bindusara as Amitraghata, meaning “Slayer of Enemies.” He successfully maintained and expanded the empire inherited from Chandragupta Maurya.

Q37. Which source mentions Chandragupta Maurya’s association with Jainism and his migration to Shravanabelagola?

(A) Arthashastra
(B) Indica
(C) Jain Traditions and Parishishtaparvan
(D) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
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Correct Answer: (C) Jain Traditions and Parishishtaparvan
Notes: Jain texts such as the Parishishtaparvan state that Chandragupta Maurya became a follower of Jainism under Bhadrabahu and spent his final years at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

Q38. Which Mauryan ruler is believed to have suppressed a revolt at Taxila before becoming emperor?

(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Bindusara
(C) Ashoka
(D) Brihadratha
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Correct Answer: (C) Ashoka
Notes: According to Buddhist traditions, Ashoka served as governor of Taxila and was sent to suppress unrest there. This administrative and military experience helped prepare him for future rule.

Q39. Which Mauryan monument is regarded as one of the finest examples of ancient Indian stone polishing?

(A) Ajanta Caves
(B) Barabar Caves
(C) Sanchi Temple 17
(D) Kailasa Temple
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Correct Answer: (B) Barabar Caves
Notes: The Barabar Caves in Bihar, donated during the Mauryan period, are famous for their highly polished granite interiors, often called the “Mauryan Polish,” showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.

Q40. Which statement best explains the significance of the Mauryan Empire in Indian history?

(A) It introduced iron technology into India.
(B) It established the first large-scale political unity over most of the Indian subcontinent.
(C) It founded Buddhism.
(D) It introduced Sanskrit literature.
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Correct Answer: (B) It established the first large-scale political unity over most of the Indian subcontinent.
Notes: The Mauryan Empire was the first empire to unite most of the Indian subcontinent under a centralized administration. Its political integration, administrative innovations, and cultural influence left a lasting impact on Indian history.

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