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Question (11)

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If Alexander left India around 325 BCE and Chandragupta founded the Maurya Empire around 321 BCE, the gap was approximately:

(A) 2 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 10 years
(D) 25 years

Correct Answer: B

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325 − 321 = 4 years

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Question (12)

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Which quality of Kauṭilya most directly contributed to the creation of the Maurya Empire?

(A) Naval warfare
(B) Knowledge of politics, governance and economics
(C) Poetry writing
(D) Religious preaching

Correct Answer: B

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Question (13)

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A ruler seeking advice on administration and economic management would most likely consult:

(A) Porus
(B) Megasthenes
(C) Kauṭilya
(D) Alexander

Correct Answer: C

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Question (14)

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Which statement best explains why the Maurya Empire expanded rapidly after its foundation?

(A) It avoided all warfare
(B) It absorbed Nanda territories and continued expanding
(C) It depended only on trade
(D) It remained limited to Magadha

Correct Answer: B

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Question (15)

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(A) Chandragupta Maurya — Founder of Maurya Empire
(B) Dhana Nanda — Founder of Maurya Empire
(C) Megasthenes — Founder of Maurya Empire
(D) Kauṭilya — Founder of Maurya Empire

Correct Answer: A

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Question (16)

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If a kingdom captures neighbouring territories and integrates them into a larger political unit, it is following a process similar to:

(A) Isolation
(B) Expansion of empire
(C) Decentralisation
(D) Migration

Correct Answer: B

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Question (17)

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Which city served as the political centre of the Maurya Empire?

(A) Pāṭaliputra
(B) Sarnath
(C) Champa
(D) Vaishali

Correct Answer: A

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Question (18)

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Why is Kauṭilya remembered in the rise of the Mauryas?

(A) He built stupas
(B) He led foreign invasions
(C) He guided Chandragupta with strategic knowledge
(D) He introduced Buddhism to India

Correct Answer: C

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Question (19)

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Which event occurred first?

(A) Maurya Empire founded
(B) Chandragupta overthrew the Nandas
(C) Decline of the Maurya Empire
(D) Alexander left India

Correct Answer: D

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Question (20)

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If a historian studies the relationship between Kauṭilya and Chandragupta, the focus is mainly on:

(A) Military technology alone
(B) Mentorship and statecraft
(C) Temple architecture
(D) Maritime trade

Correct Answer: B

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Question (11)

If Alexander left India around 325 BCE and Chandragupta founded the Maurya Empire around 321 BCE, the gap was approximately:

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Question (12)

Which quality of Kauṭilya most directly contributed to the creation of the Maurya Empire?

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Question (13)

A ruler seeking advice on administration and economic management would most likely consult:

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Question (14)

Which statement best explains why the Maurya Empire expanded rapidly after its foundation?

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Question (15)

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

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Question (16)

If a kingdom captures neighbouring territories and integrates them into a larger political unit, it is following a process similar to:

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Question (17)

Which city served as the political centre of the Maurya Empire?

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Question (18)

Why is Kauṭilya remembered in the rise of the Mauryas?

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Question (19)

Which event occurred first?

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Question (20)

If a historian studies the relationship between Kauṭilya and Chandragupta, the focus is mainly on:

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