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:
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
