521RPSC1997HistoryEnglish
The system governing villages through autonomous elected panchayats was evolved by
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Correct option: D — Mauryans
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- 522UPSC1996HistoryEnglish
Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?
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Correct option: D — Arthashastra
- 523UPPSC2003HistoryEnglish
Which among of the following prohibits remarriage?
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Correct option: B — Manusmiriti
- 524UPPSC2014HistoryEnglish
The social status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the
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Correct option: B — Fallen Kshatriyas
- 525BPSC2008HistoryEnglish
The last Mauryan emperor was
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Correct option: D — Brihadratha
- 526UPPSC2002HistoryEnglish
Realising the need of water, the first ruler who got a lake constructed in the Girnar area, was
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Correct option: A — Chandragupta Maurya
- 527UPPSC2004HistoryEnglish
In which of the following inscription mentioned Chandragupta and Ashoka both?
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Correct option: B — Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman
- 528UPPSC2016HistoryEnglish
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka’s edicts are also found?
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Correct option: A — Junagarh inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman
- 529UPSC2003HistoryEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadaratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. The last Sunga King, Devabhuti, was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne. 3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Correct option: D — 1, 2 and 3
- 530UPPSC1999HistoryEnglish
Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka? 1. Inscriptions of Ashoka 2. Dipavamsa 3. Mahavamsa 4. Divyavadana Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct option: B — 2 and 3
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