Multiple choice

Which statement is not true of Chandragupta Maurya?

  1. He was born to a poor family.

  2. He became paranoid when he was much older.

  3. He had great success as a merchant.

  4. He was sold into slavery at a young age.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya was a military leader and emperor, not a merchant. The other statements regarding his humble origins, paranoia in old age, and potential enslavement are common historical accounts or theories associated with his life.

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