NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8 Quiz
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Who wrote the book 'Indika'?

  • Seleucus I
  • Megasthenes (correct)
  • Kautilya
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Which book deals with governance of an empire and describes the administration of the Mauryas?

  • Seeking the Mauryas
  • Indika
  • The First Empire The Mauryas
  • Arthashastra (correct)
  • What was the role of Megasthenes in relation to Chandragupta Maurya?

  • Military advisor
  • Ambassador of Seleucus I (correct)
  • Economic consultant
  • Personal physician
  • What does 'Indika' primarily provide information about?

    <p>Mauryan times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given text, who authored 'Arthashastra'?

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

    What is the main source of information on the Mauryas according to the given text?

    <p>'Indika' and 'Arthashastra' books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the turning point in Ashoka's life?

    <p>Realizing the futility of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ashoka's goal after the battle of Kalinga?

    <p>Conquest through dharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dhamma' mean?

    <p>Religious duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ashoka spread the principles of dhamma?

    <p>Issuing edicts on dhamma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the officials appointed by Ashoka to spread dhamma called?

    <p>Dharma mahamatras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the edicts containing the principles of dhamma placed?

    <p>Markets and temples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom was not under Mauryan control when Ashoka became king?

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

    Where did the dharma mahamatras propagate the message of dhamma?

    <p>Outside the country, like Sri Lanka and Myanmar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dharma-vijaya' refers to conquest through:

    <p>Religion (dharma)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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