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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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Which of the following is NOT one of the monarchical states that existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC in India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vaishali

____ was not among the 16 janpadas present during 7th century B.C.

Vaishali

What were 16 janpadas during the time of 6-7th century B.C.? 
  • Vaishali was not among the 16 janpadas present during 7th century B.C.  
  • During the time of 6-7th century B.C there were total 16 janpads were existing throughout the country.
  • Vaishali was the capital of Vrijji, which was a republic state.
  • Monarchical states: Magadha, Kashi, Kosala, Vatsa, Chedi, Matsya, Shurasen, Avanti and Gandhara.
  • Non-monarchical states/ Republic state: Malla, Vrijji, Kamboj, and Kuru. 

The ancient and modern names of the 16 mahajanapadas :
  1. Kashi (Benaras), 
  2. Kosal (Lucknow), 
  3. Malla (Gorakhpur), 
  4. Vatsa (Allahabad), 
  5. Chedi (Kanpur),
  6. Kuru (Delhi), 
  7. Panchal (Rohilkhand),
  8. Matsya (Jaipur), 
  9. Shurasen (Mathura),
  10. Ashmak (Aurangabad,Maharashtra),
  11. Avanti (Ujjain),
  12. Ang (Champa East Bihar),
  13. Magadha (South Bihar),
  14. Vrijji (North Bihar),
  15. Gandhara (Peshawar),
  16. Kamboj (Near Gandhara)