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Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Janapadas which gradually became stronger and expanded their geographical boundaries were known as?

  1. Mahajanapadas

  2. Gana-parishad

  3. Santhagar

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Some janapadas which gradually became stronger and expanded their geographical boundaries were known as mahajanapadas. From the literature of that period, it is clear that up to the sixth century BCE, sixteen mahajanapadas had acquired special importance.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Why taxes were needed by rulers?

  1. For building huge forts

  2. To maintain big armies

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As the rulers of the mahajanapadas were, building huge forts, maintaining big armies, they needed more resources. And they needed officials to collect these. So, instead of depending on occasional gifts brought by people, as in the case of the raja of the janapadas, they started collecting regular taxes.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

During mahajanapadas hunters and gatherers provided forest produce to the raja as a _____.

  1. Gift

  2. Tax

  3. Rent

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The rulers of mahajanapadas were engaged in building forts, maintaining huge armies for the protection of their territory and the subjects. They needed more resources which could be obtained from taxes. Crafts persons, farmers, hunter-gatherers, herders were liable to pay these taxes in one form or the other. Hunter-gatherers provided forest produce to the raja as a tax.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Who among the following was the founder of the Nanda dynasty?

  1. Mahapadma Nanda

  2. Ashoka Nanda

  3. Dhana Nanda

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahapadma Nanda is historically recognized as the founder of the Nanda dynasty, which succeeded the Shishunaga dynasty. He is often described as a powerful ruler who expanded the Magadhan empire.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

In the sixth century BC northern India was divided into ______.

  1. sixteen great states

  2. eight republican states

  3. both (a) and (b) above

  4. Anga and Magadha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the 6th century BC, ancient Indian texts describe the existence of sixteen major states known as Mahajanapadas, which included both monarchical and republican forms of government.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century BC? 

  1. Gandhar

  2. Kamboj

  3. Kashi

  4. Magadh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

While several states like Kashi and Kosala were powerful initially, Magadha gradually emerged as the most dominant and powerful city-state due to its strategic location, iron resources, and strong leadership.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the _____.

  1. Haryankas

  2. Sisunagas

  3. Nandas

  4. Mauryas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great invaded northwestern India in 326 BC. At that time, the Nanda dynasty, under the rule of Dhana Nanda, was the dominant power in the Magadha region.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya decided to overthrow the Nandas because ______.

  1. Chanakya had been humiliated by the Nandas

  2. the Nandas were low-born

  3. the Nandas had accumulated a great deal of wealth by extortion and oppression of the people

  4. Chanakya wanted to restore the ideal of Kshatriya rule
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical accounts suggest that the Nanda rulers were unpopular due to their heavy taxation and oppressive policies, which alienated the common people and provided a justification for their overthrow.