Q. 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?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Gana-sanghas were oligarchic in nature, with collective governance by multiple clan leaders instead of rule by a single king.
- Vaishali, the capital of the Vrijji confederacy, was located in the Mithila region (present-day north Bihar), not in the Gandhara region, which lay in the northwest (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan).
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
