UPSC Prelims Marathon 18th October – The Mahajanapadas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain – II – 2024

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The Mahajanapadas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain – II

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Question No. 1

After the decline of “Harappan age”, centre of economic and political activity shifted to eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and raised to Mahajanapadas, which of the factors helped to rise of Mahajanapadas?
1.Fertile land
2.Lower rainfall
3.Proximity of iron production centers
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 2

According to Buddhist texts, Anguttara Nikaya (the land between Himalayas and Narmada) was divided into how many mahajanapadas (independent states)?

A8

B12

C16

D24

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Question No. 3

The “Lumbini” which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha is in which mahajanapada?

AAnga

BMagadha

CKosala

DKashi

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Question No. 4

Which of the following mahajanapada was a result of “Confederacy of eight or nine clans”?

AVajji

BMallas

CMatsya

DShurasena

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Question No. 5

Which of the following mahajanapada was known for its fine cotton textiles?

AMallas

BAvanti

CKuru

DVatsa

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Question No. 6

Which of the following was/were features of “gana sangas”?
1.The chief office was hereditary and was known as Ganaraja.
2.It has an aristocratic council comprising heads of leading Kshatriya families.
3.The authority structure of ganas had greater elements of tribal organization.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 7

The term “salaka-gahapaka” is associated with which of the following?

AHigh priests

BGoverning council

CCollector of votes

DRevenue collections

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Question No. 8

The famous “Bimbisara” was related to which of the following dynasty?

AHaryanka dynasty

BShishunaga dynasty

CNanda dynasty

DMaurya dynasty

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Question No. 9

The famous King “Kalasoka” who conducted Second Buddhist Council related to?

AHaryanka dynasty

BShishunaga dynasty

CNanda dynasty

DMaurya dynasty

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Question No. 10

Who among the following was known as “ugrasena” with respect to pali texts?

AShishunaga

BKalasoka

CMahapadma Nanda

DDhanananda

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