Maurya Empire – Ashoka The Great

1. When did Ashoka invade Kalinga?

  1. 256 BC
  2. 259 BC
  3. 261 BC
  4. 267 BC
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Answer: Option C. 261 BC

2. In which inscription did Ashoka declare his famous saying, “All men are my children”?

  1. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I
  2. Pillar Edict VII
  3. Minor Rock Edict (Ahraura)
  4. Lumbini Pillar Edict
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Answer: Option A. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I

3. In which rock edict Ashoka mentioned “Every human is my child…”?

  1. Minor Rock Edict VI
  2. Major Rock Edict VII
  3. Major Rock Edict IV
  4. Major Rock Edict V
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Answer: Option D. Major Rock Edict V

4. Who were the beneficiaries of Ashoka’s donations in the region of Barabar Hill?

  1. Digambar
  2. Buddhists
  3. Ajivikas
  4. Svetambar
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Answer: Option C. Ajivikas

5. According to Ashoka’s inscription, which area was declared tax-free and only 1/8th was declared taxable?

  1. Lumbini
  2. Siddhapur
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Sarnath
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Answer: Option A. Lumbini