Ancient history

Mauryan Culture, Society and Economy

Which of the following refers to tax paid only in cash during the Mauryan period?

A. Hiranya

B. Bhaga

C. Bali

D. Kara

MCQ -1

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A. Hiranya

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According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax were known as?

A. Sitadhyaksha

B. Agranomoi

C. Akaradhyaksha

D. None of the above

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B. Agranomoi

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Which of the following refers to udaka-bhaga?

A. Tax on irrigated land

B. Tax on fertile land

C. Tax on trade

D. Tax on production

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A. Tax on irrigated land

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Pranaya refers to which of the following?

A. Emergency tax

B. Liquor Tax

C. Fruits tax

D. Sales tax

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A. Emergency tax

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Duties on imported and exported goods were referred to as which of the following during the Mauryan period?

A. Bhaga

B. Shulka

C. Bali

D. Kara

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B. Shulka

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During which period did rock-cut architecture emerge?

A. Gupta period

B. Maurya period

C. Vedic period

D. Post-Vedic period

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B. Maurya period

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Which of the following is an example of rock-cut architecture from the Mauryan period?

A. Dhauli caves

B. Sanchi Stupa

C. Bhimbhetka caves

D. Elephanta Caves

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A. Dhauli caves

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Which of the following is an example of rock-cut architecture from the Mauryan period?

A. Dhauli caves

B. Sanchi Stupa

C. Bhimbhetka caves

D. Elephanta Caves

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A. Dhauli caves

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Which cave consists of the rock sculpture of the front part of an elephant?

A. Lomasha Risi cave

B. Dhauli caves

C. Ajanta caves

D. Elephanta Caves

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B. Dhauli caves

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Which Asokan inscription makes a precise reference to taxation?

A. Rummindei inscription

B. Allahabad pillar inscription

C. Barbara cave inscription

D. Kandhar Inscription

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A. Rummindei inscription

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