Sixteen Mahajanapadas — Prelims Questions

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located south of the Vindhya mountain range?

With reference to the Mahajanapada period, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the economic life during the Mahajanapada period: 1. The use of punch-marked coins (Karshapanas) became widespread. 2. Barter system completely disappeared due to the money economy. 3. Guilds (Shrenis) of artisans and merchants emerged and played a significant role. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following archaeological sites is most closely associated with the Kuru Mahajanapada and the Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture?

The rise of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanapada can be attributed to which of the following factors? 1. Strategic geographical location with rich iron ore deposits. 2. Absence of any other powerful Mahajanapada in the region. 3. Ambitious and expansionist rulers like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. 4. Adoption of a highly orthodox Vedic religious system. Select the correct answer using the code given below: