{"id":6177,"date":"2026-02-02T16:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6177"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:50:46","slug":"mcqs-based-on-ancient-history-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6177","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Ancient History &#8211; (24)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which Mahajanapada was famous for its fine cotton textiles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Anga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Vatsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Kuru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Panchala<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Vatsa <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>The Vatsa kingdom, located south of the Ganga, was renowned for its cotton textile industry. Its capital, Kaushambi, was an important commercial hub, benefiting from its proximity to the Yamuna River and trade routes.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which king shifted the capital of Magadha from Rajagriha to Pataliputra?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bimbisara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ajatashatru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Udayin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Pradyota<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Udayin <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Udayin, the son of Ajatashatru, strategically moved the Magadhan capital from Rajagriha to Pataliputra, located at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers. This move allowed for better control over trade routes and easier military mobilization\u2014contributing to Magadha\u2019s rise as a dominant power.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which of the following Mahajanapadas had its capital at Mathura?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Shurasena<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Vatsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Panchala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chedi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Shurasena <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Shurasena kingdom was centered around Mathura, on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was a culturally and religiously significant region. Buddhist texts mention King Avantiputra of Shurasena as a disciple of the Buddha.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Who was the ruler of Gandhara in the mid-6th century BCE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Pukkusati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Pradyota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Udayana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Avantiputra<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Pukkusati <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Pukkusati (also spelled Pushkarasarin) was the king of Gandhara, ruling from Taxila. He was one of the prominent rulers in the 6th century BCE and is mentioned in Buddhist sources. His reign marked Gandhara\u2019s political prominence and cultural development.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Why were the Gana-Sanghas more receptive to Buddhism and Jainism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They were ruled by Brahmins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They were militarily weak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They were more tolerant and open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They were geographically isolated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. They were more tolerant and open <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Gana-Sanghas (such as Vajji and Malla) followed a collective form of governance where decisions were made through debates and consensus in public assemblies like the Santhagara. This structure encouraged freedom of thought and open dialogue, making it easier for reformist religious movements like Buddhism and Jainism to spread.\nFor instance:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Mahavira (Jainism) belonged to the Vajji confederacy.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Buddha (Buddhism) belonged to the Shakya clan, another Gana-Sangha.<br\/>\nThese regions allowed greater social and religious flexibility, unlike monarchies that were dominated by Brahmanical orthodoxy, priestly rituals, and rigid caste structures.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which Mahajanapada was famous for its fine cotton textiles? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Vatsa Explanation:The Vatsa kingdom, located south of the Ganga, was renowned for its cotton textile industry. Its capital, Kaushambi, was an important commercial hub, benefiting from its proximity to the Yamuna River and trade routes. Q2. 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