History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2023 History
The Mauryan economy was based on which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Agricultural output
- 2. Smithing industry
- 3. Textile industry
- 4. Paper technology
- 5. Excavation of tanks
A1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
★The Mauryan economy rested on agricultural output, which Kautilya called the best industry.
★Metallurgy or smithing was highly developed; the Greek writer Curtius mentions swords of white iron.
★The textile industry, especially spinning, was the most important manufacture of the period.
★Excavation of tanks and wells for irrigation supported farming.
★Paper technology did not exist in Mauryan India, so the fourth statement is wrong.
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