Ancient Indian Polymath Chanakya
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What is the traditional identification of Chanakya?

  • Cāṇakya and Gupta
  • Kauṭilya and Viṣṇugupta (correct)
  • Arthashastra and Maurya
  • Chandragupta and Bindusara
  • What was the significance of Chanakya's work in the field of economics?

  • It was a major contribution to the development of socialism
  • It led to the decline of classical economics
  • It had no impact on the development of economics
  • It was an important precursor to classical economics (correct)
  • When were Chanakya's works rediscovered?

  • In the 6th century CE
  • During the reign of the Mauryan Empire
  • In the early 20th century (correct)
  • During the Gupta Empire
  • What was Chanakya's role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire?

    <p>He assisted Chandragupta in his rise to power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Chanakya serve as chief advisor to?

    <p>Both Chandragupta and Bindusara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chanakya was a teacher and economist, but not a strategist or philosopher

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Arthashastra is a treatise on philosophy

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chanakya's works were lost until the sixth century CE

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chandragupta was the son of Bindusara

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chanakya was active around 400 CE

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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