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
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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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:
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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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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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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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
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.
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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