Mahajanapada Period MCQ for UPSC Prelims | Ancient Indian Hi

Question 1

Assertion (A): Agriculture was the sole economic basis during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): Trade and commerce were not developed.

Accepted Answer

both wrong

Question 2

Assertion (A): The Vajji confederacy was a centralized state. Reason (R): It consisted of several ganas.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 3

Assertion (A): Iron was used during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): This increased agriculture and warfare capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 4

Assertion (A): Gandhara was important in international trade. Reason (R): It was connected to major trade routes.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 5

Assertion (A): Panchala was the only unified kingdom. Reason (R): It was divided into North and South Panchala.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 6

Assertion (A): Malla was a republic. Reason (R): Its two main centres were Kushinagar and Pava.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation.

Question 7

Assertion (A): The tax system developed during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): The state needed resources to run its administration.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 8

Assertion (A): The Kamboja Mahajanapada was located in interior India. Reason (R): It was located on the northwestern border.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 9

Assertion (A): In republics, decisions were taken by the assembly. Reason (R): There was no king.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 10

Assertion (A): Kashi was always an independent Mahajanapada. Reason (R): It was never conquered by any other kingdom.

Accepted Answer

both wrong

Question 11

Assertion (A): Urbanization took place during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): Trade and commerce flourished during this period.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 12

Assertion (A): The Vatsa Mahajanapada was of political importance only. Reason (R): Kaushambi was an important trading town.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 13

Assertion (A): Taxila was solely an educational centre. Reason (R): It was located at the junction of major trade routes.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 14

Assertion (A): The Ashmaka Mahajanapada was located in North India. Reason (R): It was situated on the banks of the Godavari River.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 15

Assertion (A): There was a conflict between Anga and Magadha. Reason (R): Magadha subjugated Anga.

Accepted Answer

Both are correct, R is the correct explanation

Question 16

Assertion (A): All republics were democratic. Reason (R): In them all adult citizens had the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

both wrong

Question 17

Assertion (A): Magadha rose to prominence solely due to its military power. Reason (R): Magadha possessed fertile land and iron resources.

Accepted Answer

A is wrong, R is right

Question 18

Assertion (A): Vajji was a powerful republic. Reason (R): It included many ganas like the Licchavi.

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 19

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in Central India?

Accepted Answer

Chedi

Question 20

Consider the following statements: (1) Vaishali was the capital of the republic. (2) It was part of the Vajji confederacy. Code:

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 21

Which geographical factor was important in the rise of Magadha?

Accepted Answer

Availability of iron ore

Question 22

Which of the following pairs is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Avanti – Taxila

Question 23

Where does the area of ??'Kuru' Mahajanapada lie at present?

Accepted Answer

Punjab-Haryana

Question 24

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was associated with maritime trade?

Accepted Answer

Organ

Question 25

Consider the following statements: (1) There was a conflict between Kashi and Kosala. (2) Kosala eventually conquered Kashi.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 26

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in western India?

Accepted Answer

Avanti

Question 27

On the banks of which river was the Mahajanapada ‘Vatsa’ situated?

Accepted Answer

Yamuna

Question 28

Consider the following statements: (1) Taxila was a junction of trade routes. (2) It was the capital of the Gandhara Mahajanapada.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 29

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in the North Bihar region and whose northern border was influenced by the Himalayan foothills?

Accepted Answer

Vajji

Question 30

Which of the following pairs is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Malla – Pataliputra

Question 31

To which region did the Mahajanapada ‘Kamboja’ belong?

Accepted Answer

North-West Frontier

Question 32

Consider the following statements: (1) Ashmaka was the only Mahajanapada located in South India. (2) It was situated on the banks of the Godavari River. Code:

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 33

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located south of the Ganga?

Accepted Answer

Magadha

Question 34

What was a major feature of the ‘Mahajanapada period’?

Accepted Answer

Urbanization and state formation

Question 35

Consider the following statements: (1) In a republic, decisions were made collectively. (2) In a monarchy, decisions were made by one person.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 36

‘Shakya’ was an example of which type of political system of governance?

Accepted Answer

Republic / Aristocratic Republic

Question 37

Which of the following was not a republic?

Accepted Answer

Magadha

Question 38

On what basis did succession take place in the monarchy?

Accepted Answer

Linage

Question 39

Consider the following statements: (1) The tax system developed during the Mahajanapada period. (2) State administration became more organized.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 40

The word 'Gana' means:

Accepted Answer

Group

Question 41

Consider the following statements: (1) The use of iron increased during the Mahajanapada period. (2) This led to improvements in agriculture and warfare.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 42

What was the main basis of economic activities during the ‘Mahajanapada period’?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

Question 43

The word 'Sangha' means:

Accepted Answer

Group

Question 44

Consider the following statements: (1) Buddhism emerged during this period. (2) Jainism also emerged during this period.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 45

To which period does the ‘Mahajanapada period’ belong?

Accepted Answer

Later Vedic period

Question 46

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Some republics were also powerful.

Question 47

Consider the following statements: (1) Republics represented many clans. (2) Monarchies concentrated power within a single family.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 48

Which of the following is not a Buddhist text?

Accepted Answer

Agama

Question 49

What is the meaning of the word ‘Mahajanapada’?

Accepted Answer

large state

Question 50

Consider the following statements: (1) In a republic, everyone participated in governance. (2) In a monarchy, the people had no rights.

Accepted Answer

nobody

Question 51

What was the function of the ‘Sabha’?

Accepted Answer

decision making

Question 52

What was the speciality of ‘monarchy’?

Accepted Answer

one-man rule

Question 53

Consider the following statements: (1) Urbanization increased during the Mahajanapada period. (2) Trade flourished during this period.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 54

Which of the following is a Jain text?

Accepted Answer

Agama

Question 55

Consider the following statements: (1) In republics, governance was exercised by a limited elite group. (2) In monarchies, power was hereditary.

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 56

Who ruled the Vajji Sangha?

Accepted Answer

gathering

Question 57

Consider the following statements: (1) Jain texts also mention Mahajanapadas. (2) The list of all Mahajanapadas is the same in Buddhist and Jain texts.

Accepted Answer

Only 1 correct

Question 58

Which of the following Buddhist texts mentions the Mahajanapadas?

Accepted Answer

finger body

Question 59

Which of the following was a republic?

Accepted Answer

Vajji

Question 60

Consider the following statements: (1) All Mahajanapadas were monarchies. (2) Some Mahajanapadas were also republics.

Accepted Answer

Only 2 correct

Question 61

For what was the Mahajanapada ‘Anga’ famous?

Accepted Answer

Business

Question 62

What type of Mahajanapada was ‘Malla’?

Accepted Answer

Republic

Question 63

What was 'Panchal' famous for?

Accepted Answer

Education

Question 64

‘Gandhara’ was situated near which river?

Accepted Answer

Indus

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Question 1: Assertion (A): Agriculture was the sole economic basis during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): Trade and commerce were not developed.

Question 2: Assertion (A): The Vajji confederacy was a centralized state. Reason (R): It consisted of several ganas.

Question 3: Assertion (A): Iron was used during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): This increased agriculture and warfare capabilities.

Question 4: Assertion (A): Gandhara was important in international trade. Reason (R): It was connected to major trade routes.

Question 5: Assertion (A): Panchala was the only unified kingdom. Reason (R): It was divided into North and South Panchala.

Question 6: Assertion (A): Malla was a republic. Reason (R): Its two main centres were Kushinagar and Pava.

Question 7: Assertion (A): The tax system developed during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): The state needed resources to run its administration.

Question 8: Assertion (A): The Kamboja Mahajanapada was located in interior India. Reason (R): It was located on the northwestern border.

Question 9: Assertion (A): In republics, decisions were taken by the assembly. Reason (R): There was no king.

Question 10: Assertion (A): Kashi was always an independent Mahajanapada. Reason (R): It was never conquered by any other kingdom.

Question 11: Assertion (A): Urbanization took place during the Mahajanapada period. Reason (R): Trade and commerce flourished during this period.

Question 12: Assertion (A): The Vatsa Mahajanapada was of political importance only. Reason (R): Kaushambi was an important trading town.

Question 13: Assertion (A): Taxila was solely an educational centre. Reason (R): It was located at the junction of major trade routes.

Question 14: Assertion (A): The Ashmaka Mahajanapada was located in North India. Reason (R): It was situated on the banks of the Godavari River.

Question 15: Assertion (A): There was a conflict between Anga and Magadha. Reason (R): Magadha subjugated Anga.

Question 16: Assertion (A): All republics were democratic. Reason (R): In them all adult citizens had the right to vote.

Question 17: Assertion (A): Magadha rose to prominence solely due to its military power. Reason (R): Magadha possessed fertile land and iron resources.

Question 18: Assertion (A): Vajji was a powerful republic. Reason (R): It included many ganas like the Licchavi.

Question 19: Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in Central India?

Question 20: Consider the following statements: (1) Vaishali was the capital of the republic. (2) It was part of the Vajji confederacy. Code:

Question 21: Which geographical factor was important in the rise of Magadha?

Question 22: Which of the following pairs is not correct?

Question 23: Where does the area of ??'Kuru' Mahajanapada lie at present?

Question 24: Which of the following Mahajanapadas was associated with maritime trade?

Question 25: Consider the following statements: (1) There was a conflict between Kashi and Kosala. (2) Kosala eventually conquered Kashi.

Question 26: Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in western India?

Question 27: On the banks of which river was the Mahajanapada ‘Vatsa’ situated?

Question 28: Consider the following statements: (1) Taxila was a junction of trade routes. (2) It was the capital of the Gandhara Mahajanapada.

Question 29: Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in the North Bihar region and whose northern border was influenced by the Himalayan foothills?

Question 30: Which of the following pairs is not correct?

Question 31: To which region did the Mahajanapada ‘Kamboja’ belong?

Question 32: Consider the following statements: (1) Ashmaka was the only Mahajanapada located in South India. (2) It was situated on the banks of the Godavari River. Code:

Question 33: Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located south of the Ganga?

Question 34: What was a major feature of the ‘Mahajanapada period’?

Question 35: Consider the following statements: (1) In a republic, decisions were made collectively. (2) In a monarchy, decisions were made by one person.

Question 36: ‘Shakya’ was an example of which type of political system of governance?

Question 37: Which of the following was not a republic?

Question 38: On what basis did succession take place in the monarchy?

Question 39: Consider the following statements: (1) The tax system developed during the Mahajanapada period. (2) State administration became more organized.

Question 40: The word 'Gana' means:

Question 41: Consider the following statements: (1) The use of iron increased during the Mahajanapada period. (2) This led to improvements in agriculture and warfare.

Question 42: What was the main basis of economic activities during the ‘Mahajanapada period’?

Question 43: The word 'Sangha' means:

Question 44: Consider the following statements: (1) Buddhism emerged during this period. (2) Jainism also emerged during this period.

Question 45: To which period does the ‘Mahajanapada period’ belong?

Question 46: Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 47: Consider the following statements: (1) Republics represented many clans. (2) Monarchies concentrated power within a single family.

Question 48: Which of the following is not a Buddhist text?

Question 49: What is the meaning of the word ‘Mahajanapada’?

Question 50: Consider the following statements: (1) In a republic, everyone participated in governance. (2) In a monarchy, the people had no rights.

Question 51: What was the function of the ‘Sabha’?

Question 52: What was the speciality of ‘monarchy’?

Question 53: Consider the following statements: (1) Urbanization increased during the Mahajanapada period. (2) Trade flourished during this period.

Question 54: Which of the following is a Jain text?

Question 55: Consider the following statements: (1) In republics, governance was exercised by a limited elite group. (2) In monarchies, power was hereditary.

Question 56: Who ruled the Vajji Sangha?

Question 57: Consider the following statements: (1) Jain texts also mention Mahajanapadas. (2) The list of all Mahajanapadas is the same in Buddhist and Jain texts.

Question 58: Which of the following Buddhist texts mentions the Mahajanapadas?

Question 59: Which of the following was a republic?

Question 60: Consider the following statements: (1) All Mahajanapadas were monarchies. (2) Some Mahajanapadas were also republics.

Question 61: For what was the Mahajanapada ‘Anga’ famous?

Question 62: What type of Mahajanapada was ‘Malla’?