1 Which ancient Indian ruler embraced Buddhism after witnessing the horrors of the Kalinga War?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Kanishka
[D] Harsha
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2 Which ancient Indian ruler is credited with the construction of the world-renowned Great Stupa at Sanchi?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Kanishka
[D] Harsha
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3 Which ancient Indian ruler is known for his rock-cut architecture, including the construction of the Ajanta and Ellora caves?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Harsha
[D] Kanishka
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4 The concept of Dharma in ancient Indian philosophy primarily refers to.
[A] Duty and righteousness
[B] Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
[C] Meditation and yoga practices
[D] Social hierarchy and caste system
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5 Who was the author of the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and politics known as the Arthashastra?
[A] Chanakya
[B] Kautilya
[C] Vishnu Gupta
[D] Ashoka
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6 Which ancient Indian text is considered the oldest surviving literature of the Indo-European languages?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Ramayana
[D] Atharvaveda
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7 The currency system of the Mauryan Empire was based on.
[A] Gold coins
[B] Silver coins
[C] Copper coins
[D] Barter system
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8 The Iron Pillar of Delhi, dating back to ancient India, bears an inscription attributed to which Gupta emperor?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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9 Which ancient Indian civilization is known for its well-planned cities with advanced drainage systems and grid-based urban layouts?
[A] Harappan Civilization
[B] Vedic Civilization
[C] Mauryan Civilization
[D] Gupta Civilization
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10 The famous university of Nalanda, a center of learning in ancient India, was established during the reign of.
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Ashoka
[C] Harsha
[D] Kanishka
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