Mauryan Culture, Society and Economy

21. Which Mauryan king was known for his love of music?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha

22. Which Mauryan ruler was known for his patronage of Buddhism?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha

23. Which language was used for official purposes in the Mauryan Empire?
a) Pali
b) Sanskrit
c) Prakrit
d) Tamil

24. Which religion was popular in the Mauryan Empire before the rise of Buddhism?
a) Hinduism
b) Jainism
c) Zoroastrianism
d) Animism

25. What was the name of the council of ministers in the Mauryan Empire?
a) Mantrisangha
b) Rajyasabha
c) Parishad
d) Sabha