Practice Quiz set 1 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   In sixth century BC, Suktimati was the capital of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Chedi kingdom was one among the many kingdoms ruled during early periods by Paurava kings in the central and western India. Suktimati was the capital of Chedi.


Q-2)   By whom, the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Which one of the following Janapadas was republican state in sixth century BC?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Vajji Janapada was republican state in sixth century BC. Its capital was Vaishali. The Vajji republic was ruled by a confederation of eight clans (Atthakula) of whom the Vrijis, the Lichchavis, the Jnatrikass and the Videhas were the most important.


Q-4)   In sixth century BC, Suktimati was the capital of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Which one of the following Janapadas was republican state in sixth century BC?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   By whom, the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Licchhavis established the first republic of the world in Vajji Mahajanapada of ancient India. They were the most famous clan amongst the ruling confederate clans of the Vajji. Vaishali was the capital of the Lichhavis,


Q-7)   With reference to Mahajanapad as consider the statements:
  1. Anga and Magadha were located in the wheat growing area of the Gangetic Valley
  2. In agricultural output, rice exceeded wheat leading to a greater density of population in the rice growing area.
Which of the above is / are not correct ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   With reference to Mahajanapad as consider the statements:
  1. Anga and Magadha were located in the wheat growing area of the Gangetic Valley
  2. In agricultural output, rice exceeded wheat leading to a greater density of population in the rice growing area.
Which of the above is / are not correct ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   The kingdom which was most powerful among the Shodasa Mahajanapadas ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican clans?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)