11 -Sixteen Mahajanapadas

Multiple Choice Questions and Answers with explanation on Sixteen Mahajanapadas for SSC, PCS, UPSC, IAS,NEET, CBSE /UGC NET, Class IX, X, XI and XII Students.

1.
With reference to the development of various sects in Buddhism, consider the following statements:
  1. The Sthaviravādins split away from Mahāsāmghikas during the Second Buddhist council
  2. Lokottaravāda is a sub-school of Mahāsāmghika
  3. Present day Theravādins are the successors of Sthaviravādins
Which of the above is / are correct?
2.
Ujjaini located in the Malwa region, came under which Mahajanapada?
3.
Taxila was the capital of which ancient Mahajanpada ?
4.
Which of the following cities was located at junction of Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha?
5.
Mathura, the famous city was the capital of which ancient Mahajanapada?
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