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Question (11)

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After defeating Porus, Alexander allowed him to continue ruling because

(A) Porus had become emperor of Greece
(B) local rulers could help administer distant territories
(C) Porus promised to stop agriculture
(D) Alexander decided to return immediately without any administration

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Powerful conquerors often retained loyal local rulers for easier administration.

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Question (12)

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Chandragupta Maurya expanded his empire successfully because of all the following EXCEPT

(A) Magadha's economic strength
(B) Kautilya's guidance
(C) defeat of Greek satraps
(D) abandonment of administration

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Efficient administration strengthened, not weakened, the Mauryan Empire.

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Question (13)

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According to Kautilya's Saptanga theory, which element represents the wealth of the kingdom?

(A) Janapada
(B) Mitra
(C) Kosha
(D) Durga

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Kosha refers to the treasury or wealth of the kingdom.

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Question (14)

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A king spends all the treasury on luxury while neglecting roads, agriculture and defence. According to Kautilya, what is the most likely result?

(A) Stronger empire
(B) Prosperous villages
(C) Weak administration and declining power
(D) Increased trade automatically

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Kautilya believed prosperity depended on balanced governance and public welfare.

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Question (15)

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After the Kalinga War, Ashoka is best known for

(A) encouraging continuous military expansion
(B) adopting peace and promoting dhamma
(C) abolishing trade routes
(D) replacing Brahmi with Greek script

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The destruction of the Kalinga War deeply influenced Ashoka to adopt non-violence.

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Question (16)

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Ashoka had his messages engraved on rocks and pillars mainly to

(A) decorate cities only
(B) spread his ideas of dhamma and good governance across the empire
(C) display military victories alone
(D) record market prices

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

His edicts communicated moral values and administrative policies.

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Question (17)

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If two neighbouring kingdoms suffered repeated wars but later became part of a well-administered empire, what would most likely happen?

(A) Trade would become easier across the region.
(B) Agricultural land would disappear.
(C) Every village would become independent.
(D) Communication routes would be abandoned.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Political unity generally encouraged trade, travel and economic growth.

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Question (18)

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Archaeologists discover polished stone pillars, punch-marked coins and Brahmi inscriptions at a site. These findings most likely belong to

(A) Harappan civilisation
(B) Mauryan period
(C) Vedic settlements
(D) Delhi Sultanate

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

These are important features of the Mauryan Empire, especially during Ashoka's reign.

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Question (19)

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Which situation could most easily lead to the decline of a large empire?

(A) Efficient communication with provinces
(B) Strong administration and prosperous agriculture
(C) Weak successors and distant provinces becoming independent
(D) Peaceful trade within the empire

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Large empires often weakened when later rulers failed to maintain control over distant territories.

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Question (20)

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Which statement best explains why the Mauryan Empire left a lasting legacy in Indian history?

(A) It discouraged trade and urban development.
(B) It unified vast territories, strengthened administration, promoted trade, art and architecture.
(C) It depended entirely on foreign rulers.
(D) It avoided using roads and coins.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Mauryas contributed significantly to administration, economy, trade, art, architecture and political unity.

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Question (11)

After defeating Porus, Alexander allowed him to continue ruling because

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Question (12)

Chandragupta Maurya expanded his empire successfully because of all the following EXCEPT

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Question (13)

According to Kautilya's Saptanga theory, which element represents the wealth of the kingdom?

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Question (14)

A king spends all the treasury on luxury while neglecting roads, agriculture and defence. According to Kautilya, what is the most likely result?

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Question (15)

After the Kalinga War, Ashoka is best known for

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Question (16)

Ashoka had his messages engraved on rocks and pillars mainly to

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Question (17)

If two neighbouring kingdoms suffered repeated wars but later became part of a well-administered empire, what would most likely happen?

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Question (18)

Archaeologists discover polished stone pillars, punch-marked coins and Brahmi inscriptions at a site. These findings most likely belong to

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Which situation could most easily lead to the decline of a large empire?

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Which statement best explains why the Mauryan Empire left a lasting legacy in Indian history?

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