emergence of mahajanapadas & magadh MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Arrange the following Magadha dynasties in the chronological order:

1. Nandas
2. Sungas
3. Mauryas
4. Haryanks

a) 3, 2, 1, 4

b) 1, 3, 4, 2

c) 4, 1, 3, 2

d) 2, 1, 4, 3

Question : 2

The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in

a) Chhandogya Upanishad

b) Samyukta Nikaya

c) Anguttara Nikaya

d) Mahabharata

Question : 3

Which one of the following Janapadas was republican state in sixth century BC?

a) Anga

b) Mayadha

c) Vajji

d) Kosala

Question : 4

Which of the following caused by success of Magadh ?

1. Magadha enjoyed a advantageous geographical position in the iron age as most of the deposits were located there.
2. The rulers of this state had very good weapon.
3. The capitals of Magadha were situated at strategic positions.
4. No other power at that time had the courage to attack it

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 5

In sixth century BC, Suktimati was the capital of

a) Kuru

b) Chedi

c) Avanti

d) Panchala

Question : 6

Chandra Gupta Maura defeated Nandas with the help of?

a) Aswaghosa

b) Harisena

c) Jayasimha

d) Chanakya