1. In ‘Mandala’ theory who are the two kings kept outside the ‘Mandala’? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

2. Two statements are given in the following. One is Assertion (A) another one Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): Political thinkers have regarded the power of Danda as the chief characteristics of Ancient Indian State.

Reason (R): Public welfare is the major concern in the philosophy of Dands

3. Two statements are given in the following. One is Assertion (A) Another one Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): Kautilya refers to Ushanas in his treatise.

Reason (R): It was part of invoking Arthashastra tradition.

4. According to Kautilya, which are the two main goals of the State? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

1.      Acquisition of land

2.      War

3.      Preservation of land

4.      Danda

5. Given below are two statements are labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Find the correct answer using the codes given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

Assertion (A): According to Kautilya for the king’s taxes and punishment are necessary in the interest of the people themselves.

Reason (R): Taxes and punishments provide the ruler with means of ensuring people’s security and prosperity.

In this context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

6. Which of the following is not included under Shadgunya or six foreign policies of Kautilya? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

7. Assertion (A): Kautilya elaborates a new conception of law.

Reason (R): According to him the king possesses quazi-legislative authority, edicts (shasana) and decrees.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

8. According to Kautilya, the Principles of Morality (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

9. Kautilya’s Foreign Policy was based on the principle of (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

10. Kautilya's Arthashastra is aptly described as a treatise on: (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

11. Which group of organs of the state was not propounded by Kautilya as one of the seven organs? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

12. Which one of the following is not an element of Kautilya's idea of the state? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

13. Who is known for the Saptanga theory? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

14. The term 'Asana' in Kautilya refers to (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2020)

15. According to Kautilya's Arthasastra, "Gopa" is (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

16. The theory of rajamandala or circle of kings is associated with: (University of Hyderabad MA 2019)

17. The term 'samsraya' in Kautilya refers to  (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

18. Which of the following mentioning the author and his book is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)

19. The Saptanga theory of state is described in which of the following texts? (DU MA 2019)

20. According to Kautilya,,Danda" is the symbol of:- (DU MA 2019)

21. Which of the following is not included in the list of essential elements (Prakriti) of a state as identified by Kautilya? (DU MA 2019)

22. Which among the following are important nomenclature of states in Kautilya's Mandala theory? (DU MA 2021)

A. Ari (Enemy state)

B. Vijigishu (State desirous of world conquest)

C. Udasin (Neutral state)

D. Parsnigraha (Friend in the rear)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

23. The term 'Maulabala' in Kautilya's Arthashastra stands for (DU MA 2022)

24. What kind of vision is exhibited by Kautilya according to V. R Mehta? (DU MA 2018)

25. Who among the following is credited for having discovered the ancient text Arthashastra? (DU MA 2018)

26. Saptanga theory of the state was propounded by :-  (DU MA 2018)

27. Match the following: (DU MA 2018)

28. 'The Saptang Theory of State' is associated with (CUET PG 2022)

29. In ancient Indian political thought the term "Vijigishu' refers to (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

30. Which place did Kautilya give to the fort from the point of view of 'SAPTANGA'? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

31. Which of the following is not an element of Kautilya's Saptanga theory of the state? (GUJARAT SET 2022)

32. Which Indian thinker has expressed that "In the absence of governance, the strong will swallow the weak. In the presence of governance, the weak resists the strong."? (SLET 17th March 2024)

33. Assertion (A): Kautilya believed that it is the King's duty to seek material gain, spiritual good and pleasures.

Reason (R): Kautilya thinks that for a King to attain his goals must create wealth, have armies and should conquer the kingdoms and enlarge the size of this state. (TELANGANA SET 2023)

34. According to Kautilyan the original state of nature was marked by the existence of: (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

35. A key aspect of the Kautilyan theory of state is considered to be the: (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

36. Which is not among the seven elements of state as per Kautilya’s Saptanga theory? (WB PSC 2022)

37. Who is the propagator of ‘mandala’ theory of state? (WB PSC 2022)

38. Who termed Kautilya's Arthasastra as "truly radical 'Machiavellianism' in the popular sense of that word"? (PUMDET 2024)

39. In which university Kautilya taught? (NET March 2023 Shift II)

40. What is the purpose of Danda Niti according to Kautilya? (NET March 2023 Shift I)

A.    Acquisition of unacquired

B.     Preservation of the acquired

C.     Maintenance of law and order within the state

D.    Augmentation of the preserved

E.     Fair distribution of the augmented

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

41. Which of the following is not emphasized in Arthashastra? (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

42. Elements of the state, according to Kautilya are: (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

43. What is the central theme of Kautilya's 'Arthashastra? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

44. Who said the following? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

"The king shall consult three or four ministers (for) consultations with a single (minister) may not lead to any definite conclusion in case of complicated issues".

45. Theory of Saptang Rajya (Postulating a seven-organ institution of State) has been propounded by: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

46. Kautilyas elements of State consist of: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. The King

B. Councillors, ministers and other higher officials

C. Territory and population

D. Fortified towns, treasury and allies

E. Foes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

47. Arthasastra of Kautilya is more about: (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

48. Which among the following are included in the classification of foreign policy by Kautilya? (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)

1. Sandhi

2. Vigraha

3. Mitra

4. Asana

49. Which among the following is not an element of Sapthanga Theory? (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

50. According to Kautilya which are the sources of law: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

51. Assertion (A): Kautilya’s realist approach to interstate relations maintains that the king whose subjects are oppressed would be attacked in preference to one whose subjects are impoverished and greedy.

Reason (R): Kautilya believes that the oppressive king would be deprived of the   support of his subjects and so, it would be easy to defeat him.

(KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

52. Which among the following five types of kings are directly facing Vijigishu in Raja Mandala? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

53. Kautilya is compared with: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

54. The manuscript of Kautilya's Arthashastra was first discovered and studied by (DU MA 2020)

55. Which of the following scholars, while interpreting Kautilya's Arthashastra, opined that 'the king is the state'? (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(A) Paul Masson-Oursel

(B) D.R. Bhandarkar

(C) P.V. Kane

Correct answer is

56. Assertion (A): According to Kautilya four wings of the army-elephants, cavalry, chariots and infantry - should be placed under different officers.

Reason (R): The officers do not fall prey to the enemy's intrigues.

(NET December 2007)

57. Which of the following, according to Kautilya, are the principles of good governance for a king? (NET December 2013 Paper II)

1. Merging individuality with duties.
2. Leading a disciplined life with a code of conduct.
3. Maintaining law and order.
4. Replacing bad ministers by lekhaks (writers).

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

58. To Kautilya, the concept "rupadarshaka" means: (NET June 2014 Paper II)

59. Who said "Kautilya's Arthashastra exemplified radical Machiavellianism, compared to it, Machiavelli's Prince is harmless"? (NET November 2017 Paper II)

60. Kautilya’s theory of Rajamandala belongs to: (NET 2022 Paper II October Shift I)

61. According to Kautilya, which among the following six methods of foreign policy is applied by the would-be conqueror to the element of his Circle of States? (NET 2023 JUNE Shift II)

A. Making peace.

B. Remaining non-violent.

C. Staying quiet.

D. Seeking support.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

62. In the philosophy of Kautilya a State having desire to win is called: (BHU MA 2017)

63. MANDAL theory is connected to: (BHU MA 2019)

64. Which one is not included in Seven Organ (SAPTANG) theory of Manu? (BHU MA 2019)

65. Kautilya's Arthashastra, the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, emphasizes which important theory of international relations? (BIHAR PSC TIER 3)

66. Kautilya wrote a treatise called: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2012)

67. Who has stated that, religion is the real criterion of Manu's state-polity? (NET DECEMBER 2023)

68. According to Manu, which of the following is not the foundation of diplomacy and statecraft? (NET DECEMBER 2023)

69. Referring to the principle of responsibility for the King, who said that, “In the happiness of his subjects lies his happiness, in their welfare his welfare”? (NET June 2011 Paper II)

70. Which of the following is not an organ of Kautilyas state? (NET December 2015 Paper II)

71. In Arthashastra, how many departments of the government find mention? (NET June 2015 Paper II)

72. How many ways to embezzlement of government money have been mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthasastra? (NET July 2016 Paper III)

73. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). (NET January 2017 Paper II)

Assertion (A): Kautilya emphasizes the need for a strong ruler.

Reason (R): He was having acute awareness of the dangers of anarchy as well as the absolute necessity to establish order in society.

Codes:

74. Which one of the following statements is not correct in case of Kautilya? (NET July 2018 Paper II)

75. Which one of the following statements is not correct in case of Kautilya? (NET July 2018 Paper II)

76. Arthashastra is known as (NET December 2019 Paper II)

77. Which one of the following is not the function of State, according to Kautilya? (NET June 2020 Paper II)

78. How many prakrities of Mandal Theory of State are enumerated by Kautilya? (NET June 2019 Paper II)

79. Which one of the following is not included in the Shadguna Neeti of Kautilya? (BHU MA 2014)

80. Arrange the following in order of their appearance in terms of the code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. Saptanga Theory

2. Manusmriti

3. Arya Mahila Samaj

4. Saptakranti

Code:

81. Consider the following statements. (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

1.      Kautilya emphasised that the State is an organicism.

2.      According to M. N. Roy the organised democracy is based on the principle of centralization.

3.      ‘Democracy is another name for equality’, said by Gandhi.

4.      Aurobindo’s conception of theory of State accounts for ‘reason’ as the cause for the socio political evolution of man.

Choose the correct answer:

82. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): Kautilya considers that, in Trivarga Artha is the most important, since both Dharma and Kama depended upon it.

Reason (R): State is the root of Artha and for the King Artha should be more important than Dharma and Kama.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

83. Which of the following is not an element of Kautilya's Saptanga theory of the state? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

84. Which of the following scholars drawn parallel between Kautilya and Machiavelli? (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(A) G.B. Bottazzi

(B) A. Hillebrandt

(C) J. Jolly

Correct answer is

85. Which one of the following is not a feature of Kautilyan state? (SLET 2023)

86. Who among the following has written the book titled Kautilya: The Arthashastra? (NET November 2021 Shift II)

87. How many elements of the state are there in Kautilya's Theory? (NET December 2005)

88. The first systematic Indian political theory can be found in: (NET December 2008)

89. Which of the following is not correct about Kautilya's views on State? (JMI M.A. 2023)

90. Which of the following political thought was proposed by the thinker Kautilya? (Maharashtra SET 2024 Paper II)

91. What is the role of 'Karanika' in Arthasastra?  (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

92. Which of the following is not a purpose of Dandaniti, according to Kautilya? (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

93. Match List I with List II (DU MA 2021)