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Class 9 The Mauryan Empire Mock Test (ICSE)

4 practice questions from The Mauryan Empire, in the style of your board paper, each with a worked answer and the marks for every step. Then take a full chapter test on paper, snap the pages and get every step marked.

Topics in The Mauryan Empire

  • Sources: Arthashastra, Indika, edicts and Sanchi Stupa
  • Mauryan kings
  • Mauryan administration
  • Ashoka's Dhamma and its impact

The Mauryan Empire practice questions with answers

  1. Q1Multiple choice1 mark
    Who was the head of the village administration in the Mauryan administration, responsible for village records and revenue collection?
    1. (a)Rajuka
    2. (b)Gramika
    3. (c)Samaharta
    4. (d)Sannidhata
    Show answer and step marks
    1. Correct option: (b) Gramika+1
    Answer: (b)
  2. Q2Multiple choice1 mark
    Which ancient text, written by Kautilya, provides detailed information on the Mauryan system of administration and economic policy?
    1. (a)Arthashastra
    2. (b)Mahavamsa
    3. (c)Indika
    4. (d)Mudrarakshasa
    Show answer and step marks
    1. Correct option: (a) Arthashastra+1
    Answer: (a)
  3. Q3Multiple choice1 mark
    Which Mauryan ruler abdicated his throne and embraced Jainism towards the end of his life, moving to Shravanabelagola?
    1. (a)Ashoka
    2. (b)Bindusara
    3. (c)Chandragupta Maurya
    4. (d)Brihadratha
    Show answer and step marks
    1. Correct option: (c) Chandragupta Maurya+1
    Answer: (c)
  4. Q4Multiple choice1 mark
    What was the primary objective of Ashoka's Dhamma?
    1. (a)Centralization of trade and commerce
    2. (b)Expansion of the Mauryan Empire through military conquest
    3. (c)Moral and ethical code of conduct for social harmony
    4. (d)Promotion of Buddhism as the state religion
    Show answer and step marks
    1. Correct option: (c) Moral and ethical code of conduct for social harmony+1
    Answer: (c)

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