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Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 22

The following map shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India: 

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The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are:

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 23
In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara was also known as:
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 24
The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 25
Which one of the following was a corporation of merchant in ancient India?
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 26
Assertion (A): The Gandhara school of art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.
Reason (R): Hinayana form was influenced by that art.
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 27
Assertion (A): According to Ashoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion. 
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 28
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Lothal: Ancient dockyard
2. Sarnath : First semon of Buddha
3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka
4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 2 - Ancient History>Exercise 1>Q 29
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?