71. Which of the following was not a major religion during the Maurya Empire?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Jainism
D) Zoroastrianism
Answer: D) Zoroastrianism
72. What was the name of the chief queen of Bindusara?
A) Durdhara
B) Karuvaki
C) Asandhimitra
D) Devi
Answer: C) Asandhimitra
73. Which ancient Indian text mentions the Maurya Empire?
A) Mahabharata
B) Arthashastra
C) Manusmriti
D) Ramayana
Answer: A) Mahabharata
74. Which Indian king did Bindusara defeat to acquire the province of Deccan?
A) Bimbisara
B) Ashoka
C) Pulakeshin II
D) Simuka
Answer: D) Simuka
75. What was the name of the kingdom ruled by Ashoka before he became the emperor?
A) Magadha
B) Kalinga
C) Avanti
D) Panchala
Answer: B) Kalinga
