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
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer: c) 300,000 soldiers
65. The Mauryan state had a network of __ to ensure efficient communication and administration.
a) Canals
b) Roads
c) Bridges
d) Tunnels
Answer: b) Roads
