Chandragupta Maurya and Kautilya — MCQ Practice
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With reference to ancient Indian history, consider the following statements regarding Chandragupta Maurya and Kautilya: 1. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator and acquired territories in the northwest. 2. Kautilya's Arthashastra primarily deals with religious philosophy and ethics. 3. Megasthenes' Indica describes a highly centralized Mauryan administration. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a 'limb' of the state according to Kautilya's Saptanga theory?
Consider the following statements regarding the sources of information for Chandragupta Maurya: 1. Mudrarakshasa is a contemporary account of Chandragupta's reign. 2. Buddhist and Jain texts provide details about Chandragupta's conversion to Jainism. 3. Archaeological excavations at Pataliputra have confirmed Megasthenes' descriptions of wooden palisades. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Kautilya's 'Shadgunya' (six-fold policy) in foreign relations includes which of the following? 1. Sandhi (Peace Treaty) 2. Vigraha (War) 3. Asana (Neutrality) 4. Dvaidhibhava (Dual Policy) Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Realpolitik' approach advocated by Kautilya?