The following maps shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India: The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are
A
Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga
B
Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha
C
Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
D
Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question requires identifying four major Mahajanapadas from ancient India based on their locations marked A, B, C, and D on the provided map.
2. Assuming standard geographical locations for the Mahajanapadas on a map of ancient India:
- A (likely in the Rajasthan region, west) corresponds to Matsya.
- B (likely in the Malwa region, central India, around Ujjain) corresponds to Avanti.
- C (likely east of the Yamuna, near Prayagraj/Allahabad) corresponds to Vatsa (capital Kausambi).
- D (likely in Eastern Bihar/West Bengal region, far east) corresponds to Anga.
3. Therefore, the sequence A, B, C, D corresponds to Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga. (Requires map verification).
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