Q. In which of the following respect do the Ashokan epigraphs not help us to draw historical inferences? (a) In delineating the boundary of the Mauryan empire (b) In inferring Ashoka’s relations with his border countries (c) In inferring the impact of Kalinga War on the noncombatants (d) In deriving conclusions regarding his relations with […]
Q. What is the most significant difference in the message of the pillar Edicts as compared to the Rock Edicts? (a) The main stress in the Pillar Edicts is on social welfare measure (b) There is a hint of fanaticism about dhamma and of megalomania in the Pillar Edicts (c) The Pillar Edicts are mainly
Question Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3, 12, 36, 80, ?, 248 Type multiple_choice Option 147 incorrect Option 152 incorrect Option 146 incorrect Option 149 correct Solution:
Question Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, ? Type multiple_choice Option 51 incorrect Option 59 incorrect Option 49 incorrect Option 53 correct Solution The number series is a prime number series. 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53 The
Q. Which of the following administrative measures was not undertaken by Ashoka? (a) The monarch started the practice of royal tours and instituted quinquennial circuits of officers (b) He issued a code of conduct to his officials (c) He tried to save people from miscarriage of justice (d) Release of the convicts on the mercy
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Question Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 74, 74, 72, 24, ?, 4 Type multiple_choice Option 15 incorrect Option 21 incorrect Option 20 correct Option 9 incorrect Solution Pattern: + 1, – 2, +3, – 4, + 5
Q. In which of the following edicts did Ashoka order that “whosoever monk or nun breaks up the Sangha, after being clothed in white garments, shall take up abode in a place other than a monastery”? (a) Sarnath Edict (b) Kausambi Edict (c) Sanchi Edict (d) The Queen’s Edict Ans: (d) The Queen’s Edict Explanation:
Question Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 24, ?, 52, 312, 320 Type multiple_choice Option 30 incorrect Option 42 incorrect Option 48 correct Option 35 incorrect Solution Pattern: X 2, + 4, X 6, + 8
Q. The major contribution of the Third Buddhist Council convened by Ashoka was: (a) It purged the Buddhist sangha of its dissenters (b) At this conference kathavatthu was compiled by its President Moggaliputta Tissa (c) It decided to dispatch Buddhist missions to various parts of India and foreign countries (d) All the above Ans: (d)
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Question Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 38, 53, 70, 89, ? Type multiple_choice Option 124 incorrect Option 98 incorrect Option 110 correct Option 92 incorrect Solution: The pattern followed here is:
