MAURYA DYNASTY

MAURYA DYNASTY

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Lothal - Ancient Dockyard 2. Sarnath - First Sermon of Buddha 3.

This question wants the pair that is matched rightly, and that is 1, 2 and 4. In Maurya Dynasty, this pair is famous. Learn it as one line and you will remember it. It is a direct fact, so no need to overthink it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2004] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Who among the following rulers paid attention to the resource management in Girnar region some centuries before the Chri

Let us keep it easy. Who among the following rulers paid attention — the answer is 2 and 3. In Maurya Dynasty, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I with List-II select the correct answer by using the code given below. List-I (a) Chandragupta (b) Bindusara

Let us do this matching slowly. In Maurya Dynasty, the pairs fit together as in 2 3 1 4. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2001] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The following persons came to India at one time or another 1. Fa-Hien 2. I-Tsing 3. Megasthanese 4. Hieun-Tsang The corr

For order questions, think of a timeline. In Maurya Dynasty, the events happened in the order 3, 1, 4, 2. That is the answer. If you place the first event and the last event in your mind, the middle ones fall into place. It is easier than it looks.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1999] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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According to the ‘Arthashastra’ of Kautilya the following courts existed in the judicial system of Mauryan Age 1. Dharma

Think of it like this. When the question talks about according to the ‘Arthashastra’ of Kautilya the, your mind should go straight to 2 and 4. In Maurya Dynasty, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2014] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following statements are correct about Mauryan Kings? They developed 1. Culture, Art and Literature 2. Gold

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which of the following statements are right, and in Maurya Dynasty the answer is 1, 3 and 4. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): The Mauryan kings did not bestow land grants on religious basis. Reason (R): The peasants revolted agains

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Maurya Dynasty, the right combination here is (A) is true, but (R) is false. First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl) (Mains) 2004] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire. Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to S

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Maurya Dynasty, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)....

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow? 1. Gaya 2. Kapilava

In simple words, in the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka means 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6. In Maurya Dynasty, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of in the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka and 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6 together. Once you see the link, you will not.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1999] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below. List-I (Place) (a) Kaushambi (b)

Let us do this matching slowly. In Maurya Dynasty, the pairs fit together as in 2 3 1 4. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2018 UPPCS (Mains) 2010] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The following Mauryan rulers were the followers of Buddhism 1. Chandragupta 2. Ashoka 3. Bindusara 4. Dasaratha Select t

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about the following Mauryan rulers were the followers, and the answer is 2 and 4. In Maurya Dynasty, 2 and 4 is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Karnataka PSC (Pre) 2019 Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka? 1. Inscr

This one is a favourite in exams. In Maurya Dynasty, whenever you see which of the following sources mention the, the answer is 2 and 3. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1999] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Maurya Dynasty and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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