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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 15 May The Mahajanapadas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain

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Question No. 1

With reference to the socio-economic structure during the Later Vedic period in the Gangetic plains, consider the following statements:
1.The varna system emerged as a marker of social status and led to the marginalisation of certain groups.
2.The karmakaras were elite priests who performed rituals to legitimise the king’s authority.
3.A new social category considered below the shudras emerged during this period and was engaged in menial tasks on the fringes of settlements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the Mahajanapadas of ancient India, consider the following statements:
1.The number of Mahajanapadas mentioned in Buddhist, Jaina, and Puranic traditions is sixteen.
2.All Mahajanapadas had monarchical forms of government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

With reference to the Gana-Sanghas and early political formations in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1.Gana-sanghas were oligarchic republics where decisions were made collectively by clan heads rather than a single monarch.
2.Vaishali was located in the Gandhara region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

With reference to the monarchies of the Gangetic plains during the Later Vedic period, consider the following statements:
1.Bali and Bhaga were forms of land-based taxes that helped the king appropriate the agricultural surplus.
2.The king was assisted by advisory councils known as Parishad and Sabha.
3.Grihapatis were small landowners who worked the land themselves without employing labourers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

With reference to the Mahajanapadas of Vatsa during the 6th century BCE, consider the following statements:
1.The capital of Vatsa was located at Kaushambi, which served as a key trade junction linking the Ganga valley, Deccan, and the northwest.
2.King Udayana of Vatsa was a prominent historical figure, featured as the protagonist in several Sanskrit dramas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to society and economy during the Mahajanapadas period, consider the following statements:
1.The caste system during this period was rigidly enforced.
2.Punch-marked coins were commonly used in transactions.
3.Slavery was prevalent and slaves were employed in various forms of manual labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to trade during the Mahajanapadas period, consider the following statements:
1.The Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha trade routes played a crucial role in connecting different regions of the Indian subcontinent.
2.Inland trade flourished, but maritime trade was limited due to the absence of developed ports.
3.Ports such as Tamralipta, Bharuch, and Sopara were important centers of trade and facilitated exchanges with distant regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

Which of the following Mahajanapadas were directly associated with the life and teachings of Mahavira?
1.Malla
2.Vajji
3.Magadha
4.Kuru
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1 and 2 only

B2, 3 and 4

C1, 2 and 3

D1, 3 and 4

Question No. 9

With reference to the administration of Mahajanapadas, consider the following statements:
1.Monarchies had departmental administration under a hereditary king and council of ministers.
2.Sangrama was the basic village unit in both monarchies and gana-sanghas.
3.Gana-sanghas elected rulers through assemblies of clan and family heads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

With reference to the Mahajanapadas in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1.The capital of Vatsa Mahajanapada was Kausambi, which was located on the banks of the river Yamuna.
2.The city of Mathura was the capital of Shurasena Mahajanapada and was an important centre for Krishna worship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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