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Mock Test on Maurya Empire (Indian History) – 30 MCQs for Competitive Exams

By Abdur Rohman / July 23, 2024

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Welcome to our Maurya Empire mock test. This quiz contains 30 multiple-choice questions. It covers key aspects of ancient Indian history. The Maurya Empire was a powerful dynasty. It ruled from 322 to 185 BCE.

Mock Test on Maurya Empire (Indian History)

This test will assess your knowledge of Mauryan rulers, administration, and culture. It’s designed for competitive exam preparation. Test your understanding of this golden age in Indian history. Get ready to challenge yourself.

30 MCQs on the Maurya Empire

1. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta Maurya C. Bindusara D. Alexander the Great

2. Which famous advisor helped Chandragupta Maurya establish the Maurya Empire?

A. Kautilya (Chanakya) B. Aryabhata C. Vishnugupta D. Bhaskara

3. What significant text did Chanakya write?

A. Arthashastra B. Mahabharata C. Ramayana D. Manusmriti

4. What was the capital city of the Maurya Empire?

A. Ujjain B. Taxila C. Pataliputra D. Rajagriha

5. Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya as the ruler of the Maurya Empire?

A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta II C. Bindusara D. Samudragupta

6. During which battle did Ashoka conquer Kalinga?

A. Battle of Panipat B. Battle of Kalinga C. Battle of Hydaspes D. Battle of Plassey

7. Which religion did Ashoka embrace after the Kalinga War?

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Jainism D. Zoroastrianism

8. What edicts did Ashoka inscribe to spread his message?

A. Vedic Hymns B. Rock and Pillar Edicts C. Royal Inscriptions D. Puranas

9. What was the primary language used in Ashoka’s edicts?

A. Prakrit B. Sanskrit C. Pali D. Tamil

10. Which symbol, associated with Ashoka, is now part of the Indian national emblem?

A. The Lotus B. The Lion Capital C. The Peacock D. The Trident

11. Who was the Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

A. Megasthenes B. Herodotus C. Plutarch D. Strabo

12. What book did Megasthenes write about India?

A. Indica B. Anabasis C. Geographica D. Historia

13. What title did Chandragupta Maurya assume after establishing the Maurya Empire?

A. Maharaja B. Chakravartin C. Samrat D. Devanampriya

14. What was the main occupation of people during the Maurya Empire?

A. Agriculture B. Trade C. Craftsmanship D. Hunting

15. Which river was crucial to the prosperity of the Maurya Empire?

A. Indus B. Ganges C. Yamuna D. Godavari

16. Which dynasty did Chandragupta Maurya overthrow to establish the Maurya Empire?

A. Nanda Dynasty B. Gupta Dynasty C. Shunga Dynasty D. Kushan Dynasty

17. What administrative system was established by Chandragupta Maurya?

A. Feudal System B. Democratic System C. Bureaucratic System D. Monarchy

18. What was the name of Ashoka’s father?

A. Bindusara B. Chandragupta Maurya C. Susima D. Dasharatha

19. In which year did Ashoka become the emperor of the Maurya Empire?

A. 273 BCE B. 268 BCE C. 261 BCE D. 232 BCE

20. What was the nature of the Kalinga War that led to Ashoka’s transformation?

A. A religious war B. A trade dispute C. A territorial conflict D. A massacre

21. What role did the city of Taxila play in the Maurya Empire?

A. Capital city B. Major center of learning C. Religious hub D. Military base

22. Which Greek ruler was a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya?

A. Alexander the Great B. Seleucus I Nicator C. Antiochus III D. Ptolemy I

23. What was the extent of Ashoka’s empire at its peak?

A. Only the Indian subcontinent B. Parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Iran C. Almost the entire Indian subcontinent and parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia D. Only Northern India

24. What did Ashoka promote after his conversion to Buddhism?

A. Military expansion B. Religious intolerance C. Peace and non-violence D. Trade and commerce

25. Which Mauryan emperor sent Buddhist missionaries to various parts of Asia?

A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Ashoka C. Bindusara D. Samudragupta

26. What title is often associated with Ashoka due to his support of Buddhism?

A. The Great B. Ashoka the Great C. The Just D. The Conqueror

27. What significant architectural structure is attributed to Ashoka?

A. Qutub Minar B. Sanchi Stupa C. Ashoka Pillars D. Red Fort

28. Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions?

A. Devanagari B. Brahmi C. Kharosthi D. Tamil-Brahmi

29. What was Ashoka’s Dhamma?

A. A code of moral precepts B. A collection of war tactics C. A series of trade laws D. A set of royal decrees

30. Which ancient university was part of the Maurya Empire?

A. Nalanda B. Takshashila C. Vikramshila D. Valabhi

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The Bottom Line

You’ve completed the Maurya Empire mock test. We hope it helped you review important facts. The Mauryan period was a time of great achievement. It saw advancements in art, architecture, and governance.

Remember to study the reigns of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Focus on their policies and expansions. Keep practicing with more history quizzes. Good luck with your exam preparation. Your efforts will pay off.

Abdur Rohman

Abdur Rohman is an Electrical Engineer from Charaideo, Assam, who wears multiple hats as a part-time teacher, blogger, entrepreneur, and digital marketer. Passionate about education, he founded The Assam School blog to provide free, comprehensive textbook solutions, MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), and other academic content for students from Class V to XII.