Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
31
In the Mauryan administration, 'Sannidhata' held which portfolio?
Answer:
Chief Treasury Officer
The 'Sannidhata' was the Chief Treasury Officer or custodian of the royal treasury and storehouses.
32
Which Mauryan officer was responsible for the collection of revenue?
Answer:
Samaharta
The 'Samaharta' was the chief collector of revenue and was responsible for maintaining accounts and collecting taxes from various sources.
33
What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
Answer:
Pataliputra
Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) was the capital and administrative center of the Mauryan Empire.
34
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
Answer:
Brihadratha
Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler. He was assassinated by his own commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, in 185 BCE.
35
Which son and daughter did Ashoka send to Sri Lanka to propagate Buddhism?
Answer:
Mahendra and Sanghamitra
Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and daughter Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) to spread the teachings of Buddha.
36
Who presided over the Third Buddhist Council convened by Ashoka?
Answer:
Moggaliputta Tissa
The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Ashoka and was presided over by the monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
37
The National Emblem of India is taken from which Mauryan structure?
Answer:
Lion Capital of Sarnath
India's National Emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath, which features four lions standing back to back.
38
What is the language used in most of the Ashokan Edicts?
Answer:
Prakrit
The common language used in the majority of Ashokan edicts was Prakrit, which was the language of the common masses at the time.
39
Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions are in which script?
Answer:
Brahmi
The majority of Ashoka's inscriptions found in India are written in the Brahmi script, while those in the northwest use Kharoshthi, Aramaic, or Greek.
40
Who was the first scholar to decipher the Ashokan inscriptions?
Answer:
James Prinsep
James Prinsep, a British antiquary and colonial administrator, deciphered the Brahmi script used in Ashokan inscriptions in 1837.