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Quiz on Ancient Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams

11.What was the capital of Vajji mahajanapada?
[A] Kushinara
[B] Vaishali
[C] Pava
[D] Shuktimati

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B [Vaishali]

Notes:
Vajji was a mahajanapada towards the north of Ganga in the division of Tirhut. It was a confederacy of eight or nine clans. The capital of Vajji mahajanapada was situated at Vaishali.

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12.What was the capital of the northern part of Panchala?
[A] Indraprastha
[B] Ahichchhatra
[C] Kaushambi
[D] Kampilya

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B [Ahichchhatra]

Notes:
Panchala is situated in the western Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga river divided the state of Panchala into two parts. The northern part’s capital was Ahichchhatra, that is, modern-day Bareilly in western Uttar Pradesh.

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13.What is the theme of the book Arthashastra, written by Kautilya?
[A] Biography of Kautilya
[B] Biography of Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Book on principles of government
[D] Play about life of Chandragupta Maurya

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C [Book on principles of government]

Notes:Arthashastra is considered one of the most sophisticated literature which has ever been produced in India. The Arthashastra summarises the political thoughts of Chandragupta Maurya’s chief minister Kautilya or the basic principles of Government.

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14.Which of the following was the chief collector of revenue in the Mauryan empire?
[A] Samnidhatri
[B] Samaharta
[C] Samahartri
[D] None of the above

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C [Samahartri]

Notes:
In the Mauryan administration among all the executive officials, Samahartri  who was the chief collector of revenue was the most important. His responsibility involved maintaining accounts and collection of taxes from different sources.

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15.Which of the following diplomatic posts are mentioned in the Arthashastra of Kautilya?
1. Nisriharthaduta
2. Parimitarthaduta
3. Sasanharaduta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following diplomatic posts are mentioned in the Arthashastra of Kautilya:
1. Nisriharthaduta (full-fledged ambassador)
2. Parimitarthaduta (could not go beyond instruction in negotiation)
3. Sasanharaduta (special messenger)

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