1. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Ashoka the great founded the Mauryana Empire with help of his Brahmin Minister Chankya.
(ii) Asthashastras is contains 15 chapters.
(iii) Magasthenes in his book Indika gives reference to absence of usury.

(a) i, & iii
(b) ii & iii
(c) i & ii
(d) none of the above.

2. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Pulisanj were the public relation officers who reported public opinion to the King.
(ii) Vyavharika Mahamatta were the judicial officers.
(iii) Gudha - Purusha were the secret agents mentioned in Arthashastra.

(a) all of the above
(b) only ii
(c) none of the above
(d) i & iii

3. Which committee was entrusted with the work related to Manufactured goods?
(a) Fifth committee
(b) First committee
(c) Third committee
(d) Sixth committee.

4. Which among the following was a voluntary offering?
(a) Sita
(b) Kora
(c) Bali
(d) Vivit

5. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) The Kaushambi Pillar was brought to Allahabad by Jehangir.
(ii) The Topra & Merrut Pillars were brought to Delhi by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
(iii) The Bairat Inscription was brought to Calcutta by cunningham.

(a) ii
(b) i & iii
(c) all of the above
(d) none of the above.

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