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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

Of all the states in northern India in 6th century BC which of the following states emerged as the most powerful?

  1. Anga

  2. Magadha

  3. Kashi

  4. Kosala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Magadha emerged as the most powerful state due to its geographical advantages, control over iron mines, and the strategic vision of its early rulers like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.

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

The Mahajanapada that acquired prominence to become an empire was that of ________.

  1. Magadha

  2. Kasi

  3. Kosala

  4. Avanti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Magadha successfully consolidated power over neighboring regions, eventually evolving from a Mahajanapada into the first great empire of India under the Nanda and later the Mauryan rulers.

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

State whether these sentences are true (T) or False (F).
Alexander was the only person who conquered Magadha.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 322 BC BCE, Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha founded the Maurya Empire in India and conquered the Macedonian satrapies during the Seleucid–Mauryan war (305–303 BCE).

Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander, the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the northwest part of India. To be specific, the ruler was Dhannand, the last ruler of this dynasty. 

It was Chandragupta Maurya who conquered Magadha defeating the Nandas

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

Who arnongst the following is credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha, the modem Rajgir in Patna district?

  1. Udayi

  2. Ajatashatru

  3. Prasenajit

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

Bimbisara is credited with building the ancient city of Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) by the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang). Rajagriha was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha. The city was surrounded by hills and had natural fortifications. The question contains a typo with 'arnongst' but the meaning is clear.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects

Which of the following statements are true regarding the various phases of industrialization in Britain?
$A$. Before industrialization there was no large scale industrial production in England.
$B$. The first product to be industrialized in Britain was cotton.
$C$. The new technology inventions were gladly acceptable for common people.
$D$. In British, usage of handmade products was a symbol of aristocracy.

  1. $A$ and $D$
  2. $A$ and $B$
  3. $B$ and $D$
  4. $B$ and $C$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Following statements are true regarding the various phases of industrialization in Britain:-

  • Before industrialization there was no large scale industrial production in England.
  • The British industry was transformed by two crucial changes: the mechanization of work and the application of the vapor of the new machine
  • In British, usage of handmade products was a symbol of aristocracy.