41. What was the name of the famous Mauryan general who conquered Kalinga?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Chanakya
c) Samudragupta
d) Pushyamitra Shunga
Answer: b) Chanakya
42. Which of the following was NOT a policy of Ashoka?
a) Promoting trade and commerce
b) Religious tolerance
c) Animal welfare
d) Territorial expansion
Answer: d) Territorial expansion
43. Which Mauryan ruler was known for his patronage of the arts?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Brihadratha
Answer: c) Ashoka
44. Which of the following was NOT a source of revenue for the Mauryan Empire?
a) Taxes
b) Trade
c) Tribute from vassal states
d) Church donations
Answer: d) Church donations
45. Which of the following was NOT a part of the Mauryan army?
a) Infantry
b) Cavalry
c) Elephants
d) Chariots
Answer: d) Chariots