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Chapter 6: Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the founder of the Shunga dynasty?

Answer: A. Pushyamitra Shunga — Pushyamitra Shunga, the commander-in-chief of the last Mauryan king Brihadratha, established the Shunga dynasty.

Q: Which of the following was a major capital of the Satavahanas?

Answer: B. Pratishthana — Pratishthana (modern Paithan) served as the capital of the Satavahanas in the Deccan region.

Q: Which school of art flourished under the patronage of the Kushanas in Gandhara?

Answer: C. Gandhara School — The Gandhara School of art evolved from a blend of Greek and Indian styles under Kushana patronage.

Q: The transition from the Shunga to the Kanva dynasty is best described as:

Answer: B. A court coup led by a Brahmin minister. — Vasudeva Kanva, a minister of the Shunga court, overthrew the last Shunga king to establish his own dynasty.

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Who was the founder of the Shunga dynasty?

A. Pushyamitra Shunga ✓
B. Agnimitra
C. Devabhuti
D. Vasudeva Kanva

Answer: A. Pushyamitra Shunga
Pushyamitra Shunga, the commander-in-chief of the last Mauryan king Brihadratha, established the Shunga dynasty.

Which of the following was a major capital of the Satavahanas?

A. Pataliputra
B. Pratishthana ✓
C. Taxila
D. Mathura

Answer: B. Pratishthana
Pratishthana (modern Paithan) served as the capital of the Satavahanas in the Deccan region.

Which school of art flourished under the patronage of the Kushanas in Gandhara?

A. Amaravati School
B. Mathura School
C. Gandhara School ✓
D. Sarnath School

Answer: C. Gandhara School
The Gandhara School of art evolved from a blend of Greek and Indian styles under Kushana patronage.

How did the post-Mauryan polities differ from the Mauryan Empire in terms of administration?

A. They were more centralized than the Mauryas.
B. They exhibited more decentralized power and local autonomy. ✓
C. They completely rejected the monarchical system.
D. They abandoned the use of coins entirely.

Answer: B. They exhibited more decentralized power and local autonomy.
Unlike the highly centralized Mauryan bureaucracy, post-Mauryan polities often relied on local chieftains and decentralized authority.

The transition from the Shunga to the Kanva dynasty is best described as:

A. A foreign invasion by the Persians.
B. A court coup led by a Brahmin minister. ✓
C. A peaceful transfer of power due to a lack of heirs.
D. A rebellion by commoners against monarchy.

Answer: B. A court coup led by a Brahmin minister.
Vasudeva Kanva, a minister of the Shunga court, overthrew the last Shunga king to establish his own dynasty.

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