Republics in Ancient India

1. The Republican state of Shakya was occupied by which dynasty in the 6th century BCE?

  1. Kosala Kingdom
  2. Vajji kingdom
  3. Gandhara Kingdom
  4. Maurya Empire
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Answer: Option A. Kosala Kingdom

2. Which ruler was successful in annexing the Licchavis of Vaishali?

  1. Bimbisara
  2. Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Ajatshatru
  4. Ashoka
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Answer: Option C. Ajatshatru

3. Which statements about the Shakya dynasty are correct?

1. Sakya’s capital was Kapilavastu.
2. It was situated near the border of Nepal.
3. Gautama Buddha’s mother belonged to this lineage.
4. It had a unitary constitution.

  1. 1, 2 & 3
  2. 2, 3 & 4
  3. 1 & 2
  4. 2 & 3
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Answer: Option C. 1 & 2

4. In ancient India, the republican states with a federal character were known as __?

  1. Nigamas
  2. Ganasangha
  3. Kingdoms
  4. Janapadas
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Answer: Option D. Janapadas

5. Which was the largest and most powerful republican state in ancient India?

  1. Licchavis of Vaishali
  2. Videha of Mithila
  3. Mallas of Pava
  4. Koliya of Ramagram
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Answer: Option A. Licchavis of Vaishali