Consider the following statements with reference to Kautilya: 1. Kautilya was a supporter of a strong monarchy. 2. His state was to be paternal in character and benevolent in spirit. 3. Kautilya identified five purposes of Dandaniti. 4. The Arthashastra was the first manual on statecraft and the art of administration. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following pairs of High Offices and concerned Departments in the Mauryan Administration: 1. Samahartri: Chief Collector of Revenue 2. Dauvarika: Chief of Army 3. Akshapatala: Records-cum…

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legall…

Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka : 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta" 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointec a new t…

Consider the following statements with reference to the inscriptions of Ashoka : 1. Most of the inscriptions are in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script. 2. The inscriptions found at Mansehra and S…

Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions : 1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit. 2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with th…