History & Civics
Which of the following statements about the Kalinga War is correct?
- It led to the annexation of regions beyond India.
- Ashoka commemorated the victory by constructing the Great Stupa.
- It caused immense suffering, prompting Ashoka's adoption of Buddhism.
- It was fought to gain access to the Himalayas.
Related Questions
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.- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (i) and (iii)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
- (i), (ii) (iii)
Who was the chief advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?
- Chanakya
- Alexander
- Kalidas
- Megasthenes
The last Mauryan king, Brihadratha, was overthrown by:
- A Greek invader
- A General in his army
- A provincial governor
- A tribal chief
Which of the following were significant factors responsible for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?
(i) Weak successors after Ashoka
(ii) Enormous expenditure on administration and the army
(iii) Ashoka's Dhamma policies
(iv) Revolts in outlying provinces- (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
- Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)