500 Best Ancient History of India MCQs
Q25). Who were Pativedakas and Pulisani in the Mauryan administration?
a).They functioned as special reporters of the Amatya
b).They functioned as special reporters of the Chanakya
c).They functioned as special reporters of the king
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
They functioned as special reporters of the king
Explanation:
Q26). Which of the following was the head of the board of cavalry in Mauryan administration?
a).Padadhyaksha
b).Hastyadhyaksha
c).Asvadhyaksha
d).Rathadhyaksha
Correct Answer:
Asvadhyaksha
Explanation:
Q27). Which of the following was the head of the board of war chariots in Mauryan administration?
a).Padadhyaksha
b).Rathadhyaksha
c).Hastyadhyaksha
d).Asvadhyaksha
Correct Answer:
Rathadhyaksha
Explanation:
Q28). Who was the father of Maurya King Ashoka?
a).Chandragupta Maurya
b).Bindusara
c).Bimbisara
d).Samudragupta
Correct Answer:
Bindusara
Explanation:
Q29). Which of the following was the north-western capital of the Mauryan empire?
a).Suvarnagiri
b).Tosali
c).Ujjain
d).Taxila
Correct Answer:
Taxila
Explanation:
Q30). Which of the following is the most celebrated Indo-Greek ruler who not only stabilised Indo-Greek power, but also extended his empire’s frontiers in India?
a).Demetrius
b).Menander
c).Hermaius
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
Menander
Explanation:
Q31). Which of the following Shaka ruler is also mentioned in Mathura lion capital?
a).Maues
b).Azes
c).Rudradaman I
d).Patika Kusulaka
Correct Answer:
Patika Kusulaka
Explanation:
Q32). Which of the following was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty?
a).Simuka
b).Gautamiputra Satkarni
c).Vashishthiputra Pulumayi
d).Yajna Sri Satakarni
Correct Answer:
Simuka
Explanation: