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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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How many great powers (Mahajanpadas) existed in the 7th and the early 6th centuries BC, during the lifetime of Lord Gautam Buddha?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 16. 

How many great powers (Mahajanapada) existed in the seventh and sixth centuries BCE during the life of Lord Gautama Buddha?  

16 

What were Mahajanapadas?  
  • During the time of 6-7th century B.C, there were a total of 16 janpads were existing throughout the country.
  • These were Kasi, Kosala, Anga, Magadha, Vajji, Malla, Chedi, Vatsa, Kuru, Panchala, Machcha, Surasena, Assaka, Avanti, Gandhara and Kamboja.
  • In the Buddhist traditions, these kingdoms came to be known as 'Mahajanapadas'.