Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The mahajanapadas on the Gangetic plains were all monarchies.
2.Vedic orthodoxy was not an established practice in these kingdoms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: The mahajanapadas on the Gangetic plains were all monarchies.

  • Vedic orthodoxy was an established practice in these kingdoms.
  • The priestly class enjoyed a preeminent status in the mahajanapadas unlike in the gana-sanghas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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