Mahajanapada period (600 BC-325 BC)

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31.Which one of the following was the most powerful city-state of India initially in the 6th century BC?
 
A. Gandhara
 
B. Combos
 
C. Kashi
 
D. Magadh
 
Option “D” is correct.
32.

Which one of the following is considered as the effect of the Iranian invasion of India 1. Propagation of Kharoshthi script
 2. Promotion of the art of inscription engraving 3. Propagation of the Iranian satrap system 4. Art of the bell shaped dome Promotion of
5. Appointment of female bodyguards

 
A. 1,2,3,4
 
B. 1,2,3,5
 
C. 1,3,4,5
 
D. 1,2,3,4,5
 
Option “D” is correct.
33.Which one of the following was not an effect of Alexander’s invasion?
 
A. This invasion established direct contact between India and Greece
 
B. This invasion paved the way for the establishment of the Greeks in North-West India
 
C. Alexander was responsible for the establishment of many colonies
 D. He made India a princely state of Greece
 
Option “D” is correct.
34.Which of the following states did not have a republican system of government?
 
A. Shakyas of Kapilavastu
 
B. Mallas of Kushinagar
 
C. Lichchavi of Vaishali
 
D. Magadh
 
Option “D” is correct.
35.Who among the following was called ‘Senia’ (maintainer of regular and standing army)?
 
A. Bimbisara
 
B. Ajatshatru
 
C. Udayin
 
D. Shishunag
 
Option “A” is correct.
36.Who among the following was called ‘Ugrasen’ (lord of the fierce army)?
 
A. Mahapadyananda
 
B. Ghananand
 
C. Shishunag
 
D. Bimbisara
 
Option “A” is correct.
37.Darius (Daryabahu)-I conquered the coastal land of Indus in 516 BC and made it the 20th Kshatrapi (province) of Iran, how much revenue was received from it?
 
A. 360 talent
 
B. 370 talent
 
C. 260 talent
 
D. 270 talent
 
Option “A” is correct.
38.Who among the following was not the historian who came to India with Alexander?
 
A. Niakers
 
B. Anaeschritis
 
C. Aristobulus.
 
D. Herodotus
 
Option “D” is correct.
39.In the Mahajanapada period, the directors of the categories were called?
 
A. Best
 
B. Seth
 
C. Jetthack
 
D. Village food
 
Option “A” is correct.
40.Meaning of ‘householder’?
 
A. Rich farmer
 
B. Rich businessman
 
C. Rich men
 
D. None of these
 
Option “A” is correct.

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