Static Quiz 17 July 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 17 July 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Mahajanapada Capital
1. Magadha Rajagriha
2. Avanti Ujjayini
3. Kosala VaishaliHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• 1. Correct. Rajagriha was the early capital of Magadha.
• 2. Correct. Ujjayini was the capital of Avanti.
• 3. Incorrect. Kosala’s capital was Shravasti. Vaishali was the capital of Vajji.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• 1. Correct. Rajagriha was the early capital of Magadha.
• 2. Correct. Ujjayini was the capital of Avanti.
• 3. Incorrect. Kosala’s capital was Shravasti. Vaishali was the capital of Vajji. - Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Which of the following best explains why Magadha emerged as a powerful kingdom among the Mahajanapadas?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation: Magadha rose to power due to its geographic advantages—fertile land, access to iron in Chotanagpur, and rivers like Ganga and Son for transport and defense.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation: Magadha rose to power due to its geographic advantages—fertile land, access to iron in Chotanagpur, and rivers like Ganga and Son for transport and defense. - Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Consider the following statements about the Vajji Confederacy:
1. It was a Gana-sangha (republic) with multiple clan chiefs.
2. The capital was Vaishali.
3. The Buddha praised its constitution and democratic practices.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• All statements are correct. The Vajji Sangha was a confederacy of clans, with Vaishali as its capital, and Buddha admired its governance system.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• All statements are correct. The Vajji Sangha was a confederacy of clans, with Vaishali as its capital, and Buddha admired its governance system. - Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Match the following rulers with the dynasties they belonged to:
Ruler Dynasty
1. Bimbisara A. Haryanka
2. Ajatashatru B. Haryanka
3. Mahapadma Nanda C. NandaSelect the correct code:
CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Bimbisara and Ajatashatru belonged to the Haryanka dynasty.
• Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of the Nanda dynasty.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Bimbisara and Ajatashatru belonged to the Haryanka dynasty.
• Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of the Nanda dynasty.
