Quiz on Maurya Dynasty for competitive exams


Here are the Maurya dynasty quiz questions with answers and explanations for UPSC aspirants. These questions are taken from various previous exams.



Quiz on Maurya Dynasty for competitive exams


Instructions

Topic- Maurya dynasty

The test consists of 15 questions.

No negative marking for this test.

No Time limit

The pass percentage is 70%

The correct answer with a description will be displayed after the answer has been marked.

Submit the test to calculate your score once you are done with all the questions.

Complexity Level- Moderate








Q1: Who recognized Sandrocottus as Chandragupta Maurya?















Q2: Who among the following established the First Indian Empire?















Q3: The childhood name of the Chanakya was _______















Q4: Which of the following is India's oldest dynasty?















Q5: Kautilya was prime minister of _____















Q6: On which pillar did Ashoka declare himself as the emperor of Magadha?















Q7: Who deciphered the first Ashokan inscriptions?















Q8: Turamaya, a contemporary of Ashoka was the ruler of ______















Q9: What does 'Sita' mean in Maurya period?















Q10: The 'Sanchi Stupa' was constructed by ______















Q11: Which of the following places is considered the most famous center of learning during the Maurya period?















Q12: During Maurya Dynasty, 'Bhaga' and 'Bali' were _______















Q13: Who was the last Mauryan emperor?















Q14: The first ruler who got a lake constructed in the Girnar area after realizing the need for water, was ______















Q15: The name of the book authored by Megasthenes was ______