State Exam — Indian History & Polity
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Q.31 Easy Ancient India
Which Mauryan emperor established the policy of Dhamma (Dharma) as a state ideology?
AChandragupta Maurya
BBindusara
CAshoka
DBrihadratha
Correct Answer:  C. Ashoka
Explanation:

Emperor Ashoka, after the Kalinga War, adopted Dhamma as a unifying philosophy promoting moral conduct, non-violence, and tolerance across his empire.

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Q.32 Easy Ancient India
Which feature of Harappan seals has NOT been conclusively deciphered by scholars?
AThe standardized weights and measurements
BThe undeciphered script inscribed on them
CThe animal figures depicted
DThe merchant guild marks
Correct Answer:  B. The undeciphered script inscribed on them
Explanation:

The Indus Valley script remains undeciphered despite numerous scholarly attempts, making it impossible to understand the complete meaning of seal inscriptions.

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Q.33 Easy Ancient India
Which of the following was a significant technological advancement introduced during the Gupta period?
AIron smelting technology
BThe decimal system and concept of zero in mathematics
CBronze working techniques
DWheel-based pottery
Correct Answer:  B. The decimal system and concept of zero in mathematics
Explanation:

The Gupta period saw remarkable developments in mathematics, including the formalization of the decimal system and the concept of zero, which revolutionized mathematical calculations.

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Q.34 Easy Ancient India
The Panchasila (Five Pillars) doctrine attributed to Emperor Ashoka primarily emphasized:
AMilitary conquest and territorial expansion
BMoral conduct, non-violence, tolerance, and dharma
CStrict caste hierarchy and Vedic orthodoxy
DEconomic wealth accumulation and trade monopolies
Correct Answer:  B. Moral conduct, non-violence, tolerance, and dharma
Explanation:

Ashoka's Dhamma emphasized moral and ethical conduct based on principles of non-violence (ahimsa), compassion, tolerance toward different religions, and righteous governance.

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Q.35 Easy Ancient India
Which Vedic text is considered the oldest and contains hymns primarily dedicated to Agni, Indra, and other deities?
ARigveda
BYajurveda
CSamaveda
DAtharvaveda
Correct Answer:  A. Rigveda
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest Vedic text, composed around 1500-1200 BCE, and contains 1028 hymns primarily dedicated to various Vedic deities.

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Q.36 Easy Ancient India
The concept of 'Chakravartin' in ancient India referred to:
AA regional feudal lord
BA universal monarch ruling a vast empire
CA Buddhist monk
DA merchant guild leader
Correct Answer:  B. A universal monarch ruling a vast empire
Explanation:

Chakravartin literally means 'one whose wheel rolls' and referred to a universal monarch with extensive territorial control in ancient Indian political theory.

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Q.37 Easy Ancient India
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Harappan urban civilization?
AStandardized weights and measures
BPlanned grid-pattern streets
CIron tools and weapons
DPublic granaries and drainage systems
Correct Answer:  C. Iron tools and weapons
Explanation:

Harappan civilization belonged to the Bronze Age (3300-1300 BCE); iron was not commonly used. The civilization was known for bronze tools and sophisticated urban planning.

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Q.38 Easy Ancient India
The 'Arthashastra', a seminal text on statecraft and economics, was compiled by:
AKautilya
BPanini
CAryabhata
DVatsyayana
Correct Answer:  A. Kautilya
Explanation:

Kautilya (also known as Chanakya) compiled the Arthashastra during the Mauryan period, which served as a guide for administration and economic policy.

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Q.39 Easy Ancient India
Which Mauryan ruler is famous for his conversion to Buddhism and the spread of Buddhist doctrines through rock edicts?
AChandragupta Maurya
BBindusara
CAshoka
DBrihadrata
Correct Answer:  C. Ashoka
Explanation:

Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, embraced Buddhism after the bloody conquest of Kalinga and propagated Buddhist teachings through numerous rock and pillar edicts.

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Q.40 Easy Ancient India
The Gupta Empire's administrative efficiency and cultural achievements earned it the epithet:
AGolden Age of India
BSilver Age of Administration
CBronze Age of Arts
DImperial Renaissance
Correct Answer:  A. Golden Age of India
Explanation:

The Gupta period (320-550 CE) is widely regarded as the Golden Age of India due to advancements in science, literature, mathematics, astronomy, and art.

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