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13531
According to Megasthenes, the administration of Pataliputra was conducted by how many committees?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
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Megasthenes noted that the city administration of Pataliputra was run by six committees (boards), each consisting of five members.
13532
What term was used for the high-ranking officials in the Mauryan administration?
A. Amatyas
B. Tirthas
C. Mantrins
D. Yuktas
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The highest category of officials in the Mauryan administration were known as 'Tirthas'. Arthashastra mentions 18 such Tirthas.
13533
Which ancient Indian drama describes the schemes of Chanakya against the Nandas?
A. Mrichchhakatika
B. Mudrarakshasa
C. Malavikagnimitram
D. Ratnavali
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'Mudrarakshasa', written by Visakhadatta, is a historical play that narrates the ascent of Chandragupta Maurya and the political strategies of Chanakya.
13534
In the Mauryan administration, 'Sannidhata' held which portfolio?
A. Chief Justice
B. Army Commander
C. Chief Treasury Officer
D. Head of Espionage
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The 'Sannidhata' was the Chief Treasury Officer or custodian of the royal treasury and storehouses.
13535
Which Mauryan officer was responsible for the collection of revenue?
A. Sannidhata
B. Samaharta
C. Pradeshika
D. Rajuka
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The 'Samaharta' was the chief collector of revenue and was responsible for maintaining accounts and collecting taxes from various sources.
13536
What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
A. Taxila
B. Ujjain
C. Pataliputra
D. Vaishali
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Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) was the capital and administrative center of the Mauryan Empire.
13537
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
A. Ashoka
B. Dasaratha
C. Brihadratha
D. Samprati
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Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler. He was assassinated by his own commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, in 185 BCE.
13538
Which son and daughter did Ashoka send to Sri Lanka to propagate Buddhism?
A. Kunala and Charumati
B. Mahendra and Sanghamitra
C. Tivala and Asandhimitra
D. Jalauka and Padmavati
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Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and daughter Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) to spread the teachings of Buddha.
13539
Who presided over the Third Buddhist Council convened by Ashoka?
A. Mahakassapa
B. Vasumitra
C. Moggaliputta Tissa
D. Upagupta
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The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Ashoka and was presided over by the monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
13540
The National Emblem of India is taken from which Mauryan structure?
A. Sanchi Stupa
B. Lion Capital of Sarnath
C. Rampurva Bull Capital
D. Lauriya Nandangarh Pillar
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India's National Emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath, which features four lions standing back to back.
