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Q1 · easy · AI-verified
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
  1. Ashoka
  2. Bindusara
  3. Brihadratha
  4. Chandragupta Maurya
Q2 · easy · AI-verified
Which of the following was the capital of the Magadha kingdom during the time of Buddha?
  1. Pataliputra
  2. Rajagriha
  3. Vaishali
  4. Kaushambi
Q3 · easy · AI-verified
The Mauryan Empire was founded by:
  1. Ashoka
  2. Bindusara
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Chanakya
Q4 · easy · AI-verified
Which of the following Vedas contains hymns and is considered the oldest?
  1. Sama Veda
  2. Yajur Veda
  3. Atharva Veda
  4. Rig Veda
Q5 · easy · AI-verified
Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest law book?
  1. Manusmriti
  2. Arthashastra
  3. Mahabharata
  4. Ramayana
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