Static Quiz 21 December 2024 (Ancient History)
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1. Question
With reference to the Mauryan administration, which of the following were roles of the officers called Amatyas?
1. They assisted the king in formulating policies.
2. They were exclusively responsible for revenue collection in provinces.
3. They were exclusively from the Brahmin caste.
Select the correct answer:
CorrectSolution: (a) Only one
Explanation:
Amatyas were high-ranking officials who assisted the king in formulating policies (Statement 1 – Correct).
They also handled administrative and financial matters, such as revenue collection in provinces . Not exclusive revenue collection as function.(Statement 2 – Incorrect).
However, they were not exclusively from the Brahmin caste. Officers were chosen based on merit, not caste (Statement 3 – Incorrect).
IncorrectSolution: (a) Only one
Explanation:
Amatyas were high-ranking officials who assisted the king in formulating policies (Statement 1 – Correct).
They also handled administrative and financial matters, such as revenue collection in provinces . Not exclusive revenue collection as function.(Statement 2 – Incorrect).
However, they were not exclusively from the Brahmin caste. Officers were chosen based on merit, not caste (Statement 3 – Incorrect).
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Regarding Ashoka’s inscriptions, consider the following statements:
1. They were written only in Prakrit and Greek.
2. They were inscribed on pillars, rocks, and caves.
3. They focused primarily on governance and Buddhist principles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Explanation:
Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in multiple languages, including Prakrit, Greek, and Aramaic, so Statement 1 is incorrect.
These inscriptions were indeed inscribed on pillars, rocks, and caves (Statement 2 – Correct).
While the inscriptions focused on governance, they also included moral and ethical teachings beyond Buddhist principles (Statement 3 – Correct).
IncorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Explanation:
Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in multiple languages, including Prakrit, Greek, and Aramaic, so Statement 1 is incorrect.
These inscriptions were indeed inscribed on pillars, rocks, and caves (Statement 2 – Correct).
While the inscriptions focused on governance, they also included moral and ethical teachings beyond Buddhist principles (Statement 3 – Correct).
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
During the Mauryan Empire, which of the following were important centers for trade and commerce?
1. Pataliputra
2. Tamralipti
3. Varanasi
Select the correct answer:
CorrectSolution: (c) Only three
Explanation:
Pataliputra was the capital and a significant administrative and trade center (Statement 1 – Correct).
Tamralipti was a prominent port on the eastern coast facilitating trade (Statement 2 – Correct).
Varanasi was a renowned center for trade, crafts, and textiles (Statement 3 – Correct).
IncorrectSolution: (c) Only three
Explanation:
Pataliputra was the capital and a significant administrative and trade center (Statement 1 – Correct).
Tamralipti was a prominent port on the eastern coast facilitating trade (Statement 2 – Correct).
Varanasi was a renowned center for trade, crafts, and textiles (Statement 3 – Correct).
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
. Which of the following is/are true about Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
1. It provides detailed instructions on statecraft, administration, and economic policy.
2. It was completed during the Gupta Empire.
3. It mentions espionage as an important tool of governance.
Select the correct answer:
CorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Explanation:
Arthashastra provides comprehensive instructions on governance, administration, and economic policies (Statement 1 – Correct).
It was composed during the Mauryan period, not the Gupta Empire (Statement 2 – Incorrect).
Espionage and intelligence gathering are emphasized as critical elements of governance (Statement 3 – Correct).
IncorrectSolution: (b) Only two
Explanation:
Arthashastra provides comprehensive instructions on governance, administration, and economic policies (Statement 1 – Correct).
It was composed during the Mauryan period, not the Gupta Empire (Statement 2 – Incorrect).
Espionage and intelligence gathering are emphasized as critical elements of governance (Statement 3 – Correct).
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Concerning the economy during the Mauryan period, consider the following:
1. The Mauryan state controlled all industries, including agriculture and textiles.
2. A regular taxation system was in place to fund the administration and army.
3. The economy was based entirely on barter, with no usage of coins.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: (a) Only one
Explanation:
The state controlled major industries like mining and metallurgy but did not control all industries, including agriculture and textiles (Statement 1 – Incorrect).
A well-structured taxation system was implemented to support governance (Statement 2 – Correct).
Coins were in use during the Mauryan period, contrary to the claim of a barter-only system (Statement 3 – Incorrect).
IncorrectSolution: (a) Only one
Explanation:
The state controlled major industries like mining and metallurgy but did not control all industries, including agriculture and textiles (Statement 1 – Incorrect).
A well-structured taxation system was implemented to support governance (Statement 2 – Correct).
Coins were in use during the Mauryan period, contrary to the claim of a barter-only system (Statement 3 – Incorrect).
