Administration of the Maurya Empire

61. The Mauryan ruler Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma included the promotion of
a) Religious tolerance
b) Animal welfare
c) Nonviolence
d) All of the above

62. The Mauryan administration had a system of spies and informers called
a) Amatyas
b) Kumaramatyas
c) Sansthapakas
d) Dandapashikas

63. The Mauryan ruler Ashoka is known for issuing his edicts in various Indian languages, including
a) Sanskrit
b) Pali
c) Prakrit
d) All of the above

64. The Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya had a standing army of
a) 100,000 soldiers
b) 200,000 soldiers
c) 300,000 soldiers
d) 400,000 soldiers

65. The Mauryan state had a network of __ to ensure efficient communication and administration.
a) Canals
b) Roads
c) Bridges
d) Tunnels