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13501
The sacred books of Buddhism are known as:
A. Angas
B. Tripitakas
C. Upanishads
D. Jatakas
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The Tripitakas (Three Baskets) are the traditional scriptures of Buddhism, comprising the Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
13502
Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Lumbini
C. Sarnath
D. Kushinagar
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Buddha delivered his first sermon at the Deer Park in Sarnath. This event is known as 'Dharmachakrapravartana' (Turning of the Wheel of Law).
13503
Who was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism?
A. Rishabhanatha
B. Parsvanatha
C. Mahavira
D. Neminatha
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Vardhamana Mahavira is considered the 24th Tirthankara. He is the most significant teacher in Jainism and consolidated the religion.
13504
What was the 'Sanghamukhya' in the context of Mauryan guilds?
A. Head of the Guild
B. Chief Priest
C. Military Chief
D. Village Elder
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Guilds (Srenis) were an important part of the Mauryan economy, and the head of a guild was often referred to as the 'Sanghamukhya' or 'Sresthin'.
13505
Which pillar edict of Ashoka was shifted to Delhi by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
A. Sanchi Pillar
B. Meerut and Topra Pillars
C. Allahabad Pillar
D. Rampurva Pillar
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq transported two Ashokan pillars to Delhi: one from Topra (Haryana) and another from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh).
13506
The 'Arthashastra' is divided into how many books (Adhikaranas)?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
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The Arthashastra is divided into 15 books (Adhikaranas) and 180 chapters, covering various aspects of administration and law.
13507
Which Greek king was a contemporary of Ashoka mentioned in his edicts?
A. Alexander
B. Antiochus II Theos
C. Darius
D. Xerxes
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Ashoka's edicts mention five contemporary Greek kings, including Antiochus II Theos of Syria (referred to as Amtiyoko).
13508
The 'Rummindei Pillar Edict' commemorates which event?
A. Ashoka's birth
B. Ashoka's visit to Buddha's birthplace
C. Victory in Kalinga
D. Third Buddhist Council
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The Rummindei Pillar Edict marks Ashoka's visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, where he reduced the tax (Bhaga) to 1/8th.
13509
Which Mauryan king is said to have built the city of Srinagar in Kashmir?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka
D. Dasharatha
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According to the 'Rajatarangini' by Kalhana, Emperor Ashoka founded the city of Srinagar in Kashmir.
13510
Who was the 'Rajuka' in Mauryan administration?
A. Village Headman
B. District Officer
C. Spy
D. Priest
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Rajukas were district-level officers responsible for land measurement, revenue collection, and later granted judicial powers by Ashoka.
