Arthaśāstra Chapter Quiz

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What is the primary objective of the book Arthaśāstra?

To describe the life of Kautilya

To establish a new economic system

To explain the concept of Dharma

To teach how to obtain and rule a Kingdom (correct)

What is the name of the philosopher who wrote the Arthaśāstra?

Kautilya

Vishnugupta

Chanakya

All of the above (correct)

How many Adhyāyas are in the Arthaśāstra?

200

100

50

150 (correct)

What is the time period during which the Arthaśāstra was written?

4 c.BC to 2 c.AD Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book written by Kautilya that deals with war, peace, spies, and treaties?

Arthaśāstra Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the king who was helped by Kautilya to overthrow the Nandas and ascend the throne?

Chandragupta Maurya Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the first part of the Arthaśāstra?

Public Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of the king's happiness according to the Arthaśāstra?

In the happiness of his subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Envoys according to the Arthaśāstra?

To carry out the Role/Mission of Envoys Signup and view all the answers

What is the sixth measure of foreign policy according to the Arthaśāstra?

Dvaidhībhāva (War with one and peace with another) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven elements of sovereignty according to the Arthaśāstra?

Rajya (Kingdom) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important element of sovereignty according to the Arthaśāstra?

Svāmī (King) Signup and view all the answers

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