Which pair best shows the main shift in Indian politics after the Mauryan decline? A One empire → many states
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Chapter 5: Post-Mauryan Period and South Indian Struggle (Set-3)
Which change best explains why many new dynasties rose after the Mauryas? A Weakened imperial authority B Strong central control
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Which event is most directly linked with the beginning of the Post-Mauryan period in north India? A Gupta rise B
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After Ashoka, which factor most directly weakened central Mauryan control over distant provinces? A Strong navy B Heavy administration C
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Which statement best captures why the Arthashastra is treated as a “normative” text for Mauryan administration? A It is a
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Which statement best explains why the Mauryan Empire is considered a turning point in early Indian polity? A End of
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Which Mauryan ruler is known for renouncing aggressive conquest after a major war and turning to moral governance? A Chandragupta
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Which Greek ruler made a peace treaty with Chandragupta Maurya after conflict in the north-west? A Seleucus Nicator B Alexander
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Which source gives the earliest clear picture of Mauryan rule and administration in the north-west? A Sangam poems B Indica
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A strong sign that Chalcolithic life was “transitional” is that many sites show copper items together with A Iron weapons
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