2. Read the Statement and Choose the appropriate answer

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5 m.

1. Statement (A) : Ashoka is considered as one of India’s greatest rulers.

Reason (R) : He ruled according to the principle of Dhamma.

Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

2. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

Statement 1 : Chandragupta Maurya was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit.

Statement 2 : The Arthashastra provides information about the Mauryan administration.

only 1
only 2
neither 1 nor 2
both 1 and 2

3. Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.

1. Chandragupta Maurya was the first king of Magadha.

2. Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha.

only 2
neither 1 nor 2
only 1
both 1 and 2

4. Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order.
Haryanka – Sishunaga – Nanda – Maurya
Nanda – Sishunaga – Haryanka – Maurya
Nanda – Sishunaga – Maurya – Haryanka
Sishunaga – Maurya – Nanda – Haryanka

5. Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Magadhan Empire?

(1) Strategic location

(2) Thick forest supplied timber and elephant

(3) Control over sea

(4) Availability of rich deposits of iron ores

1, 2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
All of these
1, 2 and 3 only

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