WBBSE Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. Magadha was a
- Mahajanapada
- Sangha
- Janapada
- Temple
Answer: 1. Mahajanapada
Question 2. Most of the mahajanapadas were in the
- Ganga-Yamuna Doab
- Narmada Valley
- Godavari Valley
- Punjab region
Answer: 1. Ganga-Yamuna Doab
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Question 3. The mahajanapadas emerged in
- 7th century BC
- 6th century BC
- 1st century BC
- 5th century BC
Answer: 2. 6th century BC
Question 4. The mahajanapada which became the most powerful was
- Kamboja
- Magadha
- Gandhara
- Vajji
Answer: 2. Magadha
Question 5. In the monarchies at the head of the 13. Food production increased with the use of administration stood the
- Administrator
- King
- Brahmans
- Queen
Answer: 2. King
Question 6. In the mahajanapadas the king was assisted in administration by
- Governor
- A Committee
- Mantri
- Prince
Answer: 2. A Committee
Question 7. In the kingdoms, land revenue which was collected was used for
- Administration
- Religious Purpose
- The King
- Warfare
Answer: 1. Administration
Question 8. The last ruling dynasty of Magadha mahajanapada was
- Haryanka dynasty
- Nanda dynasty
- Shaishunaaga dynasty
- Maurya dynasty
Answer: 2. Nanda dynasty
Question 9. The non-monarchical mahajanapadas were known as
- Ganarajya
- Janas
- Jangan
- Nagara
Answer: 1. Ganarajya
Question 10. A confederacy of clans used to rule
- Magadha
- Vajji
- Koshala
- Gandhara
Answer: 2. Vajji
Question 11. The king of Magadha who prepared to attack the Vajjis was
- Ajatashatru
- Bindusara
- Ashoka
- Bimbisara
Answer: 1. Ajatashatru
Question 12. The society, economy, and politics of the Indian subcontinent began to change around the
- 5th century BC
- 6th century BC
- 4th century BC
- 7th century BC
Answer: 2. 6th century BC
Question 13. Food production increased with the use of ploughs made of
- Copper
- Wood
- Iron
- Stone
Answer: 3. Iron
Question 14. The preachers of Jainism were known as
- Tirthankaras
- Hinayanas
- Mahayana
- Guruji
Answer: 1. Tirthankaras
Question 15. The influence of Jainism was on the rise during the rule of the
- Nandas
- Haryana
- Mauryas
- Kushanas
Answer: 3. Mauryas
Question 16. The Ajivika community was formed by
- Bhadrabahu
- Mankhliputta Gosal
- Sthulabhadra
- Siddhartha
Answer: 2. Mankhliputta Gosal
Question 17. Siddhartha was a
- Brahmana
- Sudra
- Kshatriya
- Vaishya
Answer: 3. Kshatriya
Question 18. Siddhartha renounced the life of a householder at the age of
- 28
- 29
- 27
- 21
Answer: 2. 29
Question 19. Siddhartha attained Bodhi after meditating for close to
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Answer: 1. 6 years
Question 20. After attaining Bodhi Gautama Buddha traveled from Gaya to
- Mithila
- Sarnath
- Mathura
- Rajagriha
Answer: 2. Sarnath
Question 21. The four tenets preached by Buddha is known as
- Ashtangika Marga
- Chaturaryasatya
- Panchamahavrata
- Chaturashrama
Answer: 2. Chaturaryasatya
Question 22. Bimbisara was the king of
- Magadha
- Rajagriha
- Kashmir
- Kapilavastu
Answer: 1. Magadha
Question 23. Gautama Buddha died in
- 485 BC
- 486 BC
- 484 BC
- 490 BC
Answer: 2. 486 BC
Question 24. The President of the fourth Buddha Sangeeti was
- Yash
- Vasumitra
- Mahakashyap
- Mogaliputta Tissa
Answer: 2. Vasumitra
Question 25. The first Buddhist Council was convened by
- Yash
- Kanishka
- Mahakashyap
- Upagupta
Answer: 3. Mahakashyap
Question 26. The supporters of idol worship of Buddha were called
- Hinayanas
- Mahayanas
- Digambaras
- Nagas
Answer: 2. Mahayanas
Question 27. In the fourth Buddhist Sangeeti, the Buddhist formally split into
- Two sects
- Three sects
- Six sects
- Four sects
Answer: 1. Two sects
Question 28. Buddhism spread more in the
- Janas
- Cities
- Villages
- Forests
Answer: 2. Cities
Question 29. Birds, animals, and human beings have featured as characters in
- Jataka tales
- Anga
- Dwadash Anga
- Tripitaka
Answer: 1. Jataka tales
Question 30. Living in cities or visiting cities was considered as a sin in
- Jainism
- Brahmanism
- Buddhism
- Ajivika
Answer: 2. Brahmanism
Question 31. The leader of the Digambara sect was
- Sthulabhadra
- Mahakashyapa
- Upagupta
- Bhadrabahu
Answer: 4. Bhadrabahu
Question 32. In Pali language the word ‘pitak’ means
- Mirror
- Paper
- Book
- Basket
Answer: 4. Basket
Question 33. In the 6th century BC large kingdoms were called Mahajanapadas.
- Some of the small janapadas turned into big kingdoms.
- The small janapadas merged with each other.
- The population in the small janapadas increased.
Answer: 1. Some of the small janapadas turned into big kingdoms.
Question 34. In 6th century BC, the Gangetic valley region became the main political centre of the Indian subcontinent.
- Fertile cultivable fields developed in this region.
- Most of the Mahajanapadas grew up centering this region.
- Factories were established in different parts of this region.
Answer: 2. Most of the Mahajanapadas grew up centering this region.
Question 35. Most of the Mahajanapadas were monarchical kingdoms.
- The king was the supreme ruler and judge in these Mahajanapadas.
- The Mahajanapadas were administered according to the king’s instructions.
- All these Mahajanapadas were ruled by kings or monarchs.
Answer: 3. All these Mahajanapadas were ruled by kings or monarchs.
Question 36. Magadha was well safeguarded from external invasions.
- Magadha was surrounded by rivers and hills.
- The army of Magadha was very strong.
- A high wall encircled the frontiers of Magadha.
Answer: 1. Magadha was surrounded by rivers and hills.
Question 37. In the 6th century BC the agri- cultural production increased very much.
- Fertilisers began to be used in agricultural production.
- Iron ploughs began to be used in agriculture.
- Better quality seeds were sown.
Answer: 2. Iron ploughs began to be used in agriculture.
Question 38. The ritual of animal sacrifices in yajnas decreased in the 6th century BC.
- Animal sacrifices became condemnable.
- The clan leaders prohibited animal sacrifice.
- The animals were used for drawing the ploughs.
Answer: 3. The animals were used for drawing the ploughs.
Question 39. The main tenets of Jainism are together called ‘Twelve Angas.’
- Among the tenets of Jainism 12 of them were the most significant ones.
- The tenets of Jainism were divided into 12 parts.
- About 12 Tirthankaras had preached Jainism.
Answer: 2. The tenets of Jainism were divided into 12 parts.
Question 40. In the 6th century BC, the Kshatriyas demanded an equality of power with the Brahmins.
- The weapons made of iron increased the power of the Kshatriyas.
- The social status of the Kshatriyas had increased.
- The Kshatriyas started participating in the administration.
Answer: 1. The weapons made of iron increased the power of the Kshatriyas.
Question 41. Siddhartha was later known as Buddha.
- After preaching, Siddhartha gathered the experience of life.
- Siddhartha gained political knowledge in later life.
- Meditation helped Siddhartha to obtain Bodhi or supreme knowledge.
Answer: 3. Meditation helped Siddhartha to obtain Bodhi or supreme knowledge.
Question 42. The Buddhist monks assembled at the Buddha Sangeeti.
- The Buddha Sangeetis were basically religious conferences.
- The succeeding head monk was elected in these councils.
- The main center of Buddhist activities was selected in these councils.
Answer: 1. The Buddha Sangeetis were basically religious conferences.
Question 43. Jainism and Buddhism had spread more in the cities.
- Various sorts of people were found in the cities.
- Most of the people in the villages were peasants.
- Living in cities or visiting cities was considered to be a sin in Brahmanism.
Answer: 1. Various sorts of people were found in the cities.