Insights Static Quiz -106, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The use of stone significantly began from the times of Ashoka only
- The palace of Ashoka in Rajgir is still in place
Which of the above is correct
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Answer – a
The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished. The use of stone started from the time of Asoka. Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained. His palace and monasteries and most of his stupas have disappeared.
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The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished. The use of stone started from the time of Asoka. Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained. His palace and monasteries and most of his stupas have disappeared.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Ashokan pillars are found at
- Rummindai
- Delhi
- Kolkatta
- Allahabad
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Answer – c
Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindai, Sanchi and Saranath. Their tops were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull. The Saranath pillar with four lions standing back to back is the most magnificent. The Indian government adopted this capital with some modifications as its state emblem
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Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindai, Sanchi and Saranath. Their tops were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull. The Saranath pillar with four lions standing back to back is the most magnificent. The Indian government adopted this capital with some modifications as its state emblem
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following animals do not adorn Ashokan pillars
- Bull
- Elephant
- Horse
- Dog
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Answer – c
The tops of the Ashokan pillars were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull. Ashokan pillar at Sarnath is in the picture.
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The tops of the Ashokan pillars were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull. Ashokan pillar at Sarnath is in the picture.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following literature were written during the time of Mauryan empire
- Mudrarakshasa
- Arthsashtra
- Indica
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Answer – a
- Mudrarakshasa written by Visakadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas
- Arthsashtra was written in Sanskrit by Kautilya, a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. His book Indica has survived only in fragments. Yet, his account gives details about the Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of the capital city of Pataliputra and also the military organization.
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- Mudrarakshasa written by Visakadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas
- Arthsashtra was written in Sanskrit by Kautilya, a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. His book Indica has survived only in fragments. Yet, his account gives details about the Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of the capital city of Pataliputra and also the military organization.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Edicts of Ashoka were
- Deciphered by James Princep
- Written mostly in Prakrit
- VII Rock Edict provides the details of how Ashoka spread dhamma
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Answer – c
- The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in splaces Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing. In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script. There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kalinga Edicts are found in the newly conquered territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities.
- The XIII Rock Edict gives details about his war with Kalinga. The Pillar Edict VII gives a summary of his efforts to promote the Dhamma within his kingdom.
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Answer – c
- The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in splaces Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing. In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script. There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kalinga Edicts are found in the newly conquered territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities.
- The XIII Rock Edict gives details about his war with Kalinga. The Pillar Edict VII gives a summary of his efforts to promote the Dhamma within his kingdom.
