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'Udaka Bhaga' a tax levied by the Mauryan state was
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Important Questions on Ancient History
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Which of the following observations of Megasthenes about Mauryan society are true?
1. Growing practice of polygamy.
2. Employment of women as palace guards.
3. Theft was a rare occurrence.
4. Slavery was absent in Indian society.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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| List I | List II |
| A. Lakshanandhyaksha | 1.Mint |
| B. Sansthadhyaska | 2. Commerce/Fixed-price |
| C. Panyadhayaksha | 3. Market |
Codes:
A B C
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Match the following
| List | List |
| A. Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman | . Jalauka was the successor of Ashoka in Kashmir |
| B. Rajatarangini | . Construction of Sudarsana lake |
| C. Jatakas | . Social and economic conditions |
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Assertion (A) Ashoka was converted to Buddhism immediately after Kalinga war in about 260 BC.
Reason (R) One of the Ashoka edicts, namely the Bhabru edict clearly states that Ashoka was converted to Buddhism two-half years after the Kalinga war.
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Assertion (A) Under Ashoka, the Mauryan monarchy became paternal despotism.
Reason (R) Major rock edict VI shows Ashoka remarking "All men are my children".
