Question

Identify the correct pair of Mahajanapadas.
(A) Vajji, Magadha, Avanti, Banawali
(B) Magadha, Koshala, Kuru, Panchala
(C) Gandhara, Afgan, Magadha, Koshala
(D) Matsya, Chola, Chera, Pandya
(E) Vatsa, Chedi, Gandhara, Avanti
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (E) Only
• B. (C), (A) Only
• C. (D), (A) Only
• D. (E), (C) Only

Hint:

The 16 Mahajanapadas are an important part of early Indian history. Make a list of their names and locations to answer such questions effectively.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Option (B) is correct: Magadha, Koshala, Kuru, and Panchala are well-known Mahajanapadas.
- Option (E) is also correct: Vatsa, Chedi, Gandhara, and Avanti are historically recognized Mahajanapadas.
- Option (A) includes Banawali, which was not a Mahajanapada.
- Option (C) incorrectly includes “Afgan”.
- Option (D) includes powerful southern kingdoms but they are not among the 16 Mahajanapadas.