Identify the consequences of the Kalinga War on Ashoka.

P : Death and destruction in the Kalinga War made Ashoka sad and unhappy

Q : He gave up war and conquests forever

R : Ashoka abandoned his throne and became a Buddhist monk

S : Ashoka gave up 'Dharmavijaya' and adopted 'Digvijaya'

1. P and Q
2. R and S
3. P and S
4. Q and R

Which of the following statements is correct about the Mauryas?

(i) Land revenue was chief source of income
(ii) Taxes were collected from mines, forests etc.
(iii) Large army was maintained from taxes.

1. Only (i) and (ii)
2. Only (i) and (iii)
3. Only (ii) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) (iii)

Which of the following statements about the Kalinga War is correct?

1. It led to the annexation of regions beyond India.
2. Ashoka commemorated the victory by constructing the Great Stupa.
3. It caused immense suffering, prompting Ashoka's adoption of Buddhism.
4. It was fought to gain access to the Himalayas.

The last Mauryan king, Brihadratha, was overthrown by:

1. A Greek invader
2. A General in his army
3. A provincial governor
4. A tribal chief