Category: 2. TGT (Arts) HP

Which event is most directly linked with the beginning of the Post-Mauryan period in north India? A Gupta rise B

After Ashoka, which factor most directly weakened central Mauryan control over distant provinces? A Strong navy B Heavy administration C

Which statement best captures why the Arthashastra is treated as a “normative” text for Mauryan administration? A It is a

Which statement best explains why the Mauryan Empire is considered a turning point in early Indian polity? A End of

Which Mauryan ruler is known for renouncing aggressive conquest after a major war and turning to moral governance? A Chandragupta

Which Greek ruler made a peace treaty with Chandragupta Maurya after conflict in the north-west? A Seleucus Nicator B Alexander

Which source gives the earliest clear picture of Mauryan rule and administration in the north-west? A Sangam poems B Indica

A strong sign that Chalcolithic life was “transitional” is that many sites show copper items together with A Iron weapons

Prehistory is the period before humans developed which system of recording events? A Coinage B Banking C Writing D Census

Which change best shows a decisive shift from “tribal authority” to “territorial sovereignty” in early India A More pastoral migrations