46. Which Mauryan ruler was known for his policy of dhamma?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha
Answer: c) Ashoka
47. Which of the following was NOT a pillar edict of Ashoka?
a) The edict of social justice
b) The edict of non-violence
c) The edict of religious tolerance
d) The edict of territorial expansion
Answer: d) The edict
48. Who was the Mauryan emperor responsible for the spread of Buddhism outside India?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha
Answer: c) Ashoka
49. Which of the following was NOT a Mauryan architectural achievement?
a) Ashokan pillars
b) Buddhist stupas
c) Ajanta caves
d) Rock-cut temples
Answer: c) Ajanta caves
50. Which of the following was NOT a feature of Mauryan society?
a) Caste system
b) Joint family system
c) Patriarchy
d) Matriarchy
Answer: d) Matriarchy