Q. The family member of Ashoka mentioned in his edicts, is: (a) His second wife Karuvaki (b) His son Tivara (c) His wife Asandhamitra (d) His daughter Sanghamitra Ans: (a) His second wife Karuvaki
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Question 2, 6, 10, 17, 52, 94, 472, ? Type multiple_choice Option 763 incorrect Option 861 correct Option 816 incorrect Option 736 incorrect Solution: Pattern followed here is:
Q. Which of the following steps was not taken by Ashoka to promote and patronise Buddhism? (a) He erected a commemorative pillar at the place where the Buddha was said to have been born (b) Lumbini was made free of religious cess and revenue was reduced to only one-eighth share (of the produce) (c) He
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Question Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 18, 34, 66, 130, ? Type multiple_choice Option 232 incorrect Option 178 incorrect Option 273 incorrect Option 258 correct Solution Pattern: x 2 – 2
Q. Which of the following is not one of the broad categories into which the edicts issued by Ashoka can be divided? (a) Public pronouncements meant for his subjects (b) Personal epistles directed to the Sangha (c) Pronouncement explaining the philosophy of Buddhism and its relevance in day-to day life (d) Edicts issued for the
Question Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 40, 44, 22, 26, 13, ? Type multiple_choice Option 16 incorrect Option 20 incorrect Option 17 correct Option 22 incorrect Solution:
Question Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 61, 70, 95, ?, 225, 346 Type multiple_choice Option 136 incorrect Option 144 correct Option 182 incorrect Option 132 incorrect Solution Pattern: +9, +25, +49, +81, +121
Q. Which of the following edicts/inscriptions does not belong to the category directed to the sangha? (a) Kandahar Inscription (b) Bhabra Edict (c) Schism Edict (d) Nigalisagar Inscription Ans: (a) Kandahar Inscription Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Kandahar Inscription. The Kandahar Inscription does not belong to the category of edicts/inscriptions directed to the sangha.
Question Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 15, 18, 13, 20, 11, ? Type multiple_choice Option 23 incorrect Option 20 incorrect Option 22 correct Option 25 incorrect Solution:
Q. In spite of his conversion to Buddhism and the concept of dhamma-vijaya, Ashoka was not a total pacifist. Which of the following does not confirm this view? (a) He felt sorry for the suffering caused by Kalinga War, but did not give up the conquered territory (b) After the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka consolidated
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