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Q1. According to Buddhist texts, how many Mahajanapadas existed in the 6th century BCE?
12
14
16
18
Correct Answer:
16
Buddhist texts, particularly the Anguttara Nikaya, mention 16 Mahajanapadas that existed in northern and central India around the 6th century BCE.
Q2. Which of the following was the capital of Vatsa Mahajanapada?
Kaushambi
Rajagriha
Shravasti
Ujjain
Correct Answer:
Kaushambi
Kaushambi, located near the Yamuna, was the capital of Vatsa. Its most famous ruler was Udayana.
Q3. Which Mahajanapada had Rajagriha (Rajgir) as its early capital?
Kosala
Magadha
Avanti
Anga
Correct Answer:
Magadha
Rajagriha was the early capital of Magadha under the Haryanka rulers. Later, the capital was shifted to Pataliputra.
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