{"id":6188,"date":"2026-02-02T16:52:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6188"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:52:21","slug":"mcqs-based-on-ancient-history-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6188","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Ancient History &#8211; (25)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rise of Magadha according to modern historians?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Fertile agricultural land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Accessibility to iron mines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Availability of elephants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Religious tolerance of rulers<\/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> 4. Religious tolerance of rulers <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>Modern historians explain Magadha\u2019s rise through material and geographical advantages:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Fertile lands for agriculture.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Iron ore in nearby Jharkhand used for weapons and tools.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Forests that provided elephants for military use.<br\/>\n\n&bull; A strong river system for trade and movement.<br\/>\n\nReligious tolerance, although important in later eras, was not a contributing factor to Magadha\u2019s political rise in this early phase.\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. Who is believed to have killed his father to gain the throne of Magadha?<\/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\">Udayin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ajatashatru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mahapadma Nanda<\/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. Ajatashatru <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ajatashatru, son of Bimbisara, is believed to have murdered his father out of political ambition. This parricide is mentioned in several Buddhist sources. Despite this, he became a powerful king and expanded the Magadhan empire through conquests and military innovations.\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. What was the capital of Magadha during Bimbisara\u2019s reign?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Pataliputra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Vaishali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rajgriha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ujjain<\/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. Rajgriha <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> During Bimbisara\u2019s rule, Rajgriha (Girivraja) was the capital. It was naturally protected by five surrounding hills, and artificial stone walls were constructed to fortify the city. This made Rajgriha a strong and defensible administrative center.\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. Which ruler convened the First Buddhist Council?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mahapadma Nanda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Kalasoka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bimbisara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ajatashatru<\/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> 4. Ajatashatru <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ajatashatru organized the First Buddhist Council at Rajgriha shortly after the Buddha\u2019s death. It was meant to preserve and compile the Buddha\u2019s teachings (Dhamma) and discipline (Vinaya). This also shows Ajatashatru\u2019s role in supporting religious institutions.\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. Who founded the new capital of Pataliputra?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\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\">Shishunaga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dhanananda<\/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. Udayin <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Udayin, son of Ajatashatru, moved the capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra due to its more strategic location. Situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, Pataliputra was better suited for controlling a growing empire and for communication and trade.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rise of Magadha according to modern historians? 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