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Historical Monuments of the Maurya Empire

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Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Sanchi Stupa

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Sanchi Stupa is located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sanchi Stupa is located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.

What is the significance of the Ashoka Pillars?

  1. They mark the places where Buddha preached.

  2. They were used to spread the message of Ashoka's edicts.

  3. They were built to commemorate Ashoka's victories.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashoka Pillars were used to mark the places where Buddha preached, to spread the message of Ashoka's edicts, and to commemorate Ashoka's victories.

Which of the following is not an Ashoka Pillar?

  1. Lion Capital of Sarnath

  2. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Vaishali

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is not an Ashoka Pillar, it is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate.

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.

  2. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in India.

  3. It is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment, it is the oldest Buddhist temple in India, and it is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Great Stupa at Sanchi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It is the largest stupa in India.

  2. It is the oldest stupa in India.

  3. It is the most well-preserved stupa in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the largest stupa in India, the oldest stupa in India, and the most well-preserved stupa in India.

Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Great Stupa at Sanchi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It marks the birthplace of Buddha.

  2. It is the oldest Ashoka Pillar.

  3. It is the tallest Ashoka Pillar.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it marks the birthplace of Buddha, it is the oldest Ashoka Pillar, and it is the tallest Ashoka Pillar.

Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Great Stupa at Sanchi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.

  2. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in India.

  3. It is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment, it is the oldest Buddhist temple in India, and it is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Great Stupa at Sanchi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It marks the birthplace of Buddha.

  2. It is the oldest Ashoka Pillar.

  3. It is the tallest Ashoka Pillar.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it marks the birthplace of Buddha, it is the oldest Ashoka Pillar, and it is the tallest Ashoka Pillar.

Which of the following is not a historical monument of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Great Stupa at Sanchi

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Ashoka Pillar at Lumbini

  4. Bodh Gaya Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qutub Minar is a historical monument of the Delhi Sultanate, not the Maurya Empire.

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. It is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.

  2. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in India.

  3. It is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodh Gaya Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment, it is the oldest Buddhist temple in India, and it is the largest Buddhist temple in India.

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