Mauryan Empire: Society, Economy, And Culture

1. Which of the following Mauryan taxes was collected in cash?

  1. Prakriya
  2. Hiranya
  3. Sulka
  4. Bhaga
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Answer: Option B. Hiranya

2. Which was the main source of income of the Mauryan administration?

  1. Trade
  2. Customs and ferry
  3. State Taxes
  4. Land revenue
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Answer: Option D. Land revenue

3. Which was the main source of revenue during the Maurya period?

  1. Bhaga
  2. Sulka
  3. Pindakara
  4. Prakriya
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Answer: Option A. Bhaga

4. How much tax was paid by the peasants in the Mauryan administration?

  1. 1/2 of production
  2. 1/3rd of production
  3. 1/4th of production
  4. 1/6th of the production
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Answer: Option C. 1/4th of production

5. Who were the Sthanikas in the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Tax collectors
  2. Accountant General
  3. Public relations officers
  4. Superintendent of agriculture
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Answer: Option A. Tax collectors