56. Which ancient Indian text was authored by Chanakya?
A) Mahabharata
B) Arthashastra
C) Manusmriti
D) Ramayana
Answer: B) Arthashastra
57. Who was the mother of Chandragupta Maurya?
A) Durdhara
B) Karuvaki
C) Asandhimitra
D) Mura
Answer: D) Mura
58. Which Greek ambassador described the city of Pataliputra in detail in his writings?
A) Alexander the Great
B) Seleucus Nicator
C) Megasthenes
D) Demetrius I of Bactria
Answer: C) Megasthenes
59. Which Indian king did Chandragupta Maurya defeat to acquire the province of Punjab?
A) Bimbisara
B) Ashoka
C) Porus
D) Alexander the Great
Answer: C) Porus
60. What was the name of the queen of Chandragupta Maurya who was also the mother of his son Bindusara?
A) Durdhara
B) Karuvaki
C) Asandhimitra
D) Devi
Answer: B) Karuvaki
