{"id":371946,"date":"2026-09-17T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=371946"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:13:15","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-17-september-mauryan-administration-and-art-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-17-september-mauryan-administration-and-art-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 September \u2013 Mauryan Administration and Art \u2013 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 September Mauryan Administration and Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">10<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"371948\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371948\" class=\"post-371948 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n the Mauryan administrative system, the officer specifically designated to oversee irrigation systems, water distribution, and canal infrastructure was the: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Sitadhyaksha9156\">\r\n <input id = \"Sitadhyaksha9156\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371948[]\" data-radio=\"371948\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Sitadhyaksha <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Sitarama9156\">\r\n <input id = \"Sitarama9156\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371948[]\" data-radio=\"371948\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Sitarama <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Panyadhyaksha9156\">\r\n <input id = \"Panyadhyaksha9156\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371948[]\" data-radio=\"371948\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Panyadhyaksha <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Samsthadhyaksha9156\">\r\n <input id = \"Samsthadhyaksha9156\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371948[]\" data-radio=\"371948\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Samsthadhyaksha <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"371948\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371948\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371948\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371948\" id=\"371948\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371948\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"371949\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371949\" class=\"post-371949 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to Mauryan art and architecture is\/are correct? <br>1.\tMauryan period marked the beginning of state-patronized monumental stone architecture in ancient India. <br>2.\tMauryan artistic tradition developed in isolation without stylistic influence from contemporary Persian or Hellenistic art. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only6688\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only6688\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371949[]\" data-radio=\"371949\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only6688\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only6688\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371949[]\" data-radio=\"371949\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 26688\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 26688\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371949[]\" data-radio=\"371949\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 26688\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 26688\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371949[]\" data-radio=\"371949\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371949\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371949\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371949\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371949\" id=\"371949\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371949\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"371950\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371950\" class=\"post-371950 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to the Mauryan royal palace at Pataliputra is\/are correct? <br>1.\tMegasthenes provided a detailed account of the Mauryan royal palace at Pataliputra in his work Indica. <br>2.\tExcavations at Kumrahar revealed that the monumental pillared hall of the palace was constructed predominantly using baked bricks and marble. <br>3.\tThe extensive usage of timber as a primary structural material contributed to its rapid decay, leaving limited archaeological remains. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only4089\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only4089\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371950[]\" data-radio=\"371950\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only4089\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only4089\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371950[]\" data-radio=\"371950\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only4089\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only4089\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371950[]\" data-radio=\"371950\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 34089\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 34089\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371950[]\" data-radio=\"371950\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371950\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371950\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371950\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371950\" id=\"371950\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371950\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"371951\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371951\" class=\"post-371951 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to the rock-cut cave sanctuaries of ancient India is\/are correct? <br>1.\tThe rock-cut caves in the Barabar Hills near Gaya represent the earliest surviving examples of rock-cut architecture in India. <br>2.\tThese cave sanctuaries were excavated exclusively by Chandragupta Maurya to commemorate the Jain monk Bhadrabahu. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only7378\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only7378\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371951[]\" data-radio=\"371951\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only7378\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only7378\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371951[]\" data-radio=\"371951\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 27378\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 27378\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371951[]\" data-radio=\"371951\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 27378\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 27378\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371951[]\" data-radio=\"371951\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371951\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371951\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371951\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371951\" id=\"371951\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371951\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"371952\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371952\" class=\"post-371952 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to the Barabar and Nagarjuni cave complexes is\/are correct? <br>1.\tLomas Rishi Cave features an arch carved in stone that replicates timber and wooden structural joinery. <br>2.\tSudama Cave is noted for its rough, unpolished granite walls designed specifically to absorb echo and sound. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only8545\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only8545\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371952[]\" data-radio=\"371952\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only8545\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only8545\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371952[]\" data-radio=\"371952\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 28545\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 28545\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371952[]\" data-radio=\"371952\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 28545\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 28545\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371952[]\" data-radio=\"371952\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371952\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371952\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371952\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371952\" id=\"371952\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371952\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"371953\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371953\" class=\"post-371953 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements regarding the structural features of Ashokan pillars are correct? <br>1.\tAshokan pillar shafts were constructed by joining multiple stone blocks together with metallic rivets. <br>2.\tThe material used for these pillars was primarily white-spotted red sandstone quarried from Mathura. <br>3.\tAn inverted lotus or bell-shaped structure forms the capital base of the pillars. <br>4.\tThe abacus sits between the capital base and the crowning animal sculpture. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only7348\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only7348\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371953[]\" data-radio=\"371953\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"3 and 4 only7348\">\r\n <input id = \"3 and 4 only7348\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371953[]\" data-radio=\"371953\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>3 and 4 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 3 and 4 only7348\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 3 and 4 only7348\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371953[]\" data-radio=\"371953\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1, 3 and 4 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2, 3 and 47348\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2, 3 and 47348\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371953[]\" data-radio=\"371953\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2, 3 and 4 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371953\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371953\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371953\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371953\" id=\"371953\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371953\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"371954\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371954\" class=\"post-371954 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to Ashokan pillar capitals is\/are correct? <br>1.\tSarnath Lion Capital features four back-to-back lions resting on an abacus decorated with a wheel and four galloping animals. <br>2.\tFree-standing Ashokan pillars containing royal edicts have been discovered at sites such as Rampurva, Lauriya Nandangarh, and Vaishali. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only3741\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only3741\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371954[]\" data-radio=\"371954\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only3741\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only3741\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371954[]\" data-radio=\"371954\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 23741\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 23741\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371954[]\" data-radio=\"371954\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 23741\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 23741\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371954[]\" data-radio=\"371954\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371954\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371954\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371954\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371954\" id=\"371954\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371954\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"371955\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371955\" class=\"post-371955 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to the language and scripts of Ashokan inscriptions is\/are correct? <br>1.\tThe vast majority of Ashokan inscriptions across core territories were composed in Prakrit using the Brahmi script. <br>2.\tInscriptions discovered in the north-western border regions (such as Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi) were written in the Kharosthi script. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only6910\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only6910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371955[]\" data-radio=\"371955\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only6910\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only6910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371955[]\" data-radio=\"371955\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 26910\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 26910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371955[]\" data-radio=\"371955\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 26910\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 26910\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371955[]\" data-radio=\"371955\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371955\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371955\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371955\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371955\" id=\"371955\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371955\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"371956\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371956\" class=\"post-371956 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Which of the following statements with regard to Ashoka&#8217;s pillar edicts is\/are correct? <br>1.\tAshoka referred to these inscribed pillars as Dhamma Thambha in his inscriptions. <br>2.\tThe inscriptions served primarily to record military conquests and catalog annual tribute collected from foreign states. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only1588\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only1588\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371956[]\" data-radio=\"371956\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only1588\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only1588\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_371956[]\" data-radio=\"371956\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 21588\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 21588\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_371956[]\" data-radio=\"371956\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 21588\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 21588\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_371956[]\" data-radio=\"371956\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"371956\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"371956\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"371956\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_371956\" id=\"371956\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"371956\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head10 \" data-quiz-id=\"371957\" id=\"question_head10\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-371957\" class=\"post-371957 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the architectural differences between Achaemenid (Persian) pillars and Mauryan Ashokan pillars, which of the following statements is\/are correct? <br>1.\tMauryan pillars were monolithic shafts carved from a single piece of stone, whereas Achaemenid pillars were constructed using multiple stone drums jointed together. <br>2.\tMauryan pillars were independent, free-standing monuments erected in public spaces, whereas Achaemenid pillars served primarily as structural supports for imperial palace halls. <br>3.\tMauryan pillar shafts featured fluted surface decorations, whereas Achaemenid pillar shafts were smooth and unpolished. <br>Select the answer using the code given below: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only3849\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only3849\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_371957[]\" data-radio=\"371957\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only3849\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only3849\" 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(max-width:400px){\r\n .next_previw_btn button{\r\n font-size:15px;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .card-body{\r\n padding:12px 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes sp-anime{\r\n 100%{\r\n transform:rotate(360deg);\r\n}\r\n}\r\n.is-hide{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-dots{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-nav button{\r\n background:transparent !important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 September Mauryan Administration and Art For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click here, For schedule,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/with-reference-to-the-architectural-differences-between-achaemenid-persian-pillars-and-mauryan-ashokan-pillars-which-of-the-following-statements-is-are-correct-1-mauryan-pillars-were-monolithic-s\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to the architectural differences between Achaemenid (Persian) pillars and Mauryan Ashokan pillars, which of the following statements is\/are correct? <br \/>1.\tMauryan pillars were monolithic shafts carved from a single piece of stone, whereas Achaemenid pillars were constructed using multiple stone drums jointed together. <br \/>2.\tMauryan pillars were independent, free-standing monuments erected in public spaces, whereas Achaemenid pillars served primarily as structural supports for imperial palace halls. <br \/>3.\tMauryan pillar shafts featured fluted surface decorations, whereas Achaemenid pillar shafts were smooth and unpolished. <br \/>Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-371946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371946","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=371946"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371946\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=371946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=371946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=371946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}