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Q1Consider the following statements about the administration under the Mauryan Empire: 1. The king was the supreme authority and had an elaborate spy system. 2. Ashoka’s Dhamma Mahamatras were mainly responsible for revenue collection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty?MediumSolve →Q3Which of the following inscriptions provides evidence of Ashoka’s concern for the welfare of animals?MediumSolve →Q4Which one of the following statements about Megasthenes is correct?MediumSolve →Q5Which one of the following Mauryan rulers is known to have sent missionaries to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia?MediumSolve →Q6Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan revenue system: 1. The state claimed one-sixth of the produce as tax. 2. The Arthashastra prescribes revenue collection based on measurement of land and produce. Which of the above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q7Which Buddhist council was held during Ashoka’s reign?MediumSolve →Q8Which one of the following ports was important for the Mauryan Empire’s overseas trade?MediumSolve →Q9Consider the following pairs: 1. Rock Edicts – Dhamma propagation 2. Pillar Edicts – Administration and welfare measures Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q10The Arthashastra mainly deals with:MediumSolve →

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