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What was 'Varta' during the Mauryan period?

The correct answer is

More than one of the above

During the Mauryan period, as described in ancient texts like Kautilya's Arthashastra, the term 'Varta' referred to crucial economic activities that were considered vital for the state's prosperity and well-being. Rearing and management of animals for various purposes (dairy, meat, labor, etc.). Therefore, the correct answer is More than one of the above.

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Important Questions from Mauryan expansion

  1. With which of the following Greek ruler Chandragupta Maurya had established matrimonial relation?

  2. Asoka's contemporary, foreign king Turamaya was the ruler of  

  3. In the Mauryan administration the reporters were called

  4. Ashokan Rock Edicts containing fourteen proclamations have been found in South India from which of the following sites?

    (a) Erragudi (A.P.)

    (b) Rajula-Mandagiri (A.P.)

    (c) Maski (Karnataka)

    (d) Sannati (Karnataka)

    Choose the correct option:

  5. Arrange the following Greek kings figuring in the XIII th Rock Edict of Ashoks in the order in which they are mentioned.

    (a) Alexander

    (b) Antiochus

    (c) Antigonus

    (d) Ptolemy

    Select correct option:

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