Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Kautilya put forward the idea of royal absolutism.
2. The Mauryan army also consisted of a Navy wing.
3. The Mauryan Empire was divided into five provinces, administered by governors.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
• Kautilya was the foremost political theorist of ancient India. He supported the monarchical form of government. However, he did not stand for royal absolutism.
• The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. From Ashokan edicts, the name of the four provincial capitals were Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the west, Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north).
A question is given followed by two statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Is p^2 + pq + q^2 odd where p, q are integers? Statement-I : p + q is even Statement-II : pq is odd Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?
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With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1.Complete Independence for India. 2.Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3.Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Polity · Easy
The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because
Polity · Easy
Good corporate governance structures encourage companies to provide accountability and control. A fundamental reason why corporate governance has moved onto the economic and political agenda worldwide has been the rapid growth in international capital markets. Effective corporate governance enhances access to external financing by firms, leading to greater investment, higher growth and employment. Investors look to place their funds where the standards of disclosure, of timely and accurate financial reporting, and of equal treatment to all stakeholders are met. Which of the following statements best reflects the logical inference from the passage given above?
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