Q. Which of the following is/are province/s of Ashokan Empire?
1.Taxila
2.Tosali
3.Suvarnagiri
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Apart from Magadha with its capital at Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire was divided into four other provinces, with capitals at Taxila (north-western India), Suvarnagiri (southern India), Tosali (eastern India), and Ujjain (western India). During Ashoka’s reign, a fifth province of Kalinga was added.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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