Maurya Empire – Ashoka

51. Which symbol is found on most of the Ashokan pillars?
a) Lion capital
b) Bull capital
c) Elephant capital
d) Horse capital

52. Which animal was not one of the animals depicted on the Ashokan pillars?
a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Horse
d) Camel

53. What was the main message of Ashoka’s edicts?
a) Spread of Buddhism
b) Moral conduct
c) Promotion of agriculture
d) Promotion of trade

54. Which edict of Ashoka declares that all religious sects should be respected?
a) First edict
b) Second edict
c) Third edict
d) Fourth edict

55. Which of the following was not a major battle fought by Ashoka during his reign?
A) Kalinga War
B) Vajji War
C) Kalinga Revolt
D) Khandagiri-Udaygiri War