51. Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha
Answer: a) Chandragupta Maurya
52. Which region was NOT a part of the Mauryan Empire?
a) Magadha
b) Kalinga
c) Kosala
d) Gandhara
Answer: c) Kosala
53. What was the main source of income for the Mauryan Empire?
a) Agriculture
b) Trade and commerce
c) Mining
d) Taxation
Answer: d) Taxation
54. Who was the chief minister and advisor to Chandragupta Maurya?
a) Ashoka
b) Chanakya
c) Bindusara
d) Brihadratha
Answer: b) Chanakya
55. Which Mauryan king was known as Amitraghata?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha
Answer: b) Bindusara