(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D, V-E
(d) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D, V-E
Asokan Edicts refer to the Barabar Hills as the
(a) Khalatika Hills
(b) Priyadarsi Hills
(c) Nagarjuni HiHs
(d) Chandasoka Hills
In which edict did Asoka refer to himself as ‘Asokaraja’?
(a) Minor Rock Edict I at Maski in Karnataka
(b) Minor Rock Edict I at Gujarra in MP
(c) Minor Rock Edict II at Brahmagiri in Karnataka
(d) Minor Rock Edict II at Yerragudi in AP
Which of the following sources describe Mauryas as sudra-prayast-
adharmikah?
(a) Jatakas
(b) Dharmasastras
(c) Puranas
(d) Vamsathapakasini
What is the name of the Ajivika fortune-teller residing at Bindusara’s court,
who when Asoka was born prophesied that he would become king?
(a) Satadhanvan
(b) Sauryavarman
(c) Pippalivahana
(d) Pingalavatsa
Who among the following has been identified as the mother of Asoka by the
Asokavadana, an important Buddhist source?
(a) Subhadrangi
(b) Kosaladevi
(c) Yashodhara
(d) Janapada Kalyani
Who was the eldest son of Bindusara who failed to suppress a revolt in Taxila
and hence was superseded by his younger brother Asoka?
(a) Tissa
(b) Susima