Maurya Empire Quiz MCQ Practice
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1. Bindusara, the second Mauryan emperor, was the son of which ruler?
- A. Ashoka
- B. Brihadratha
- C. Dasharatha Maurya
- D. Chandragupta Maurya
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya — verified fact for Maurya Empire Quiz.
2. The last ruler of the Maurya Empire was:
- A. Ashoka
- B. Bindusara
- C. Brihadratha
- D. Dasharatha
Answer: Brihadratha
Explanation: Brihadratha — verified fact for Maurya Empire Quiz.
3. The Mauryan capital city was:
- A. Pataliputra
- B. Vaishali
- C. Taxila
- D. Ujjain
Answer: Pataliputra
Explanation: Pataliputra — verified fact for Maurya Empire Quiz.
4. Ashoka converted to which religion after the Kalinga War?
- A. Buddhism
- B. Jainism
- C. Zoroastrianism
- D. Sikhism
Answer: Buddhism
Explanation: Buddhism — verified fact for Maurya Empire Quiz.
5. The Mauryan empire's administration is chiefly described in which ancient text?
- A. Arthashastra
- B. Manusmriti
- C. Panchatantra
- D. Rigveda
Answer: Arthashastra
Explanation: Arthashastra — verified fact for Maurya Empire Quiz.
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