History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Arrange the following in a chronological manner. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Reign of Ashoka
- 2. Accession of Chandragupta Maurya
- 3. Invasion of Alexander of Macedon
- 4. End of the Mauryan Empire
- 5. Rulers of Magadha consolidate power
A5, 3, 2, 1, 4 ✓ Correct
B1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C5, 3, 2, 4, 1
D5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Correct answer: (A) 5, 3, 2, 1, 4 — The correct order is 5, 3, 2, 1, 4.
Explanation
★The correct order is 5, 3, 2, 1, 4.
★The rulers of Magadha consolidated power between about 684 and 320 BCE.
★The invasion of Alexander of Macedon took place in 334 to 326 BCE.
★The accession of Chandragupta Maurya was around 325 BCE.
★The reign of Ashoka was during 268 to 232 BCE.
★The end of the Mauryan Empire came in 185 BCE.
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