56. Who was the chief minister of Chandragupta Maurya and the author of the Arthashastra?
A) Chanakya
B) Kautilya
C) Brihaspati
D) Vasishtha
Answer: A) Chanakya
57. Which of the following dynasties succeeded the Nanda dynasty?
A) Maurya
B) Sunga
C) Gupta
D) Kushan
Answer: A) Maurya
58. Which Indian ruler is known as the “Alexander of India”?
A) Porus
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Ashoka
D) Samudragupta
Answer: B) Chandragupta Maurya
59. Which ruler of the Magadha Empire was known for his construction of several water reservoirs and canals?
A) Bimbisara
B) Ashoka
C) Chandragupta Maurya
D) Bindusara
Answer: A) Bimbisara
60. Which of the following was not one of the major religions practiced in the Magadha Empire?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Jainism
D) Zoroastrianism
Answer: D) Zoroastrianism
