Mauryan and Post-Mauryan Period MCQs

51. Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely?
(a) Rock edict XIII
(b) Rock edict XII
(c) Pillar inscription VII
(d) Bhabru minor rock edict
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52. In which of the following inscription mentioned Chandragupta and Ashoka both? 
(a) Nasik inscription of Gautami putra Shatkarni.
(b) Junagarh inscription of Mahasatrap Rudradaman.
(c) Girnar inscription of Ashoka.
(d) Junagarh inscription of Skandagupta.
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53. Which one of the following statements regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect?
(a) These are highly polished.
(b) These are monolithic.
(c) The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape.
(d) These are parts of architectural structures.
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54. The Rummindei Pillar of Ashoka was put up to mark 
(a) birth of Buddha
(b) enlightenment of Buddha
(c) first Sermon of Buddha
(d) demise of Buddha
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55. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
(a) Kanganahalli
(b) Sanchi
(c) Shahbazgarhi
(d) Sohgaura
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