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The common theme in stories about Chandragupta Maurya is that he:

(A) Established rule after overthrowing the Nandas
(B) Was defeated by the Nandas
(C) Never ruled Magadha
(D) Refused to expand his kingdom

Correct Answer: A

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Question (22)

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Which of the following would best strengthen a newly formed empire?

(A) Weak administration
(B) Effective governance and planning
(C) No economic policy
(D) Constant internal conflict

Correct Answer: B

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Question (23)

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A kingdom with an efficient capital, strong administration and expanding territory most closely resembles:

(A) A tribal settlement
(B) An empire in formation
(C) A village republic
(D) A trade guild

Correct Answer: B

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Question (24)

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Which individual was a teacher before becoming famous for helping establish the Maurya Empire?

(A) Porus
(B) Kauṭilya
(C) Bindusara
(D) Dhana Nanda

Correct Answer: B

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Question (25)

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If a ruler ignores wise advice and becomes unpopular, which Mauryan-era example reflects this situation?

(A) Chandragupta and Megasthenes
(B) Dhana Nanda and Kauṭilya
(C) Aśhoka and Sarnath
(D) Porus and Alexander

Correct Answer: B

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Question (26)

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What was one major advantage Chandragupta gained after defeating the Nandas?

(A) Control over Magadha
(B) Control over Rome
(C) Control over Egypt
(D) Control over China

Correct Answer: A

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Question (27)

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Which person is most closely associated with political strategy during the rise of the Mauryas?

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question (28)

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If 321 BCE marks the beginning of Maurya rule and 185 BCE marks its end, the empire lasted for approximately:

(A) 96 years
(B) 136 years
(C) 156 years
(D) 236 years

Correct Answer: B

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321 − 185 = 136 years

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Question (29)

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Which factor was most important in transforming Chandragupta from a regional ruler into an emperor?

(A) Territorial expansion and consolidation
(B) Religious pilgrimage alone
(C) Artistic patronage alone
(D) Maritime exploration alone

Correct Answer: A

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Question (30)

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The rise of the Mauryas followed the decline of which empire?

(A) Gupta Empire
(B) Kushana Empire
(C) Nanda Empire
(D) Satavahana Empire

Correct Answer: C

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The common theme in stories about Chandragupta Maurya is that he:

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Question (22)

Which of the following would best strengthen a newly formed empire?

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Question (23)

A kingdom with an efficient capital, strong administration and expanding territory most closely resembles:

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Question (24)

Which individual was a teacher before becoming famous for helping establish the Maurya Empire?

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Question (25)

If a ruler ignores wise advice and becomes unpopular, which Mauryan-era example reflects this situation?

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Question (26)

What was one major advantage Chandragupta gained after defeating the Nandas?

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Question (27)

Which person is most closely associated with political strategy during the rise of the Mauryas?

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Question (28)

If 321 BCE marks the beginning of Maurya rule and 185 BCE marks its end, the empire lasted for approximately:

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Question (29)

Which factor was most important in transforming Chandragupta from a regional ruler into an emperor?

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Question (30)

The rise of the Mauryas followed the decline of which empire?

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