Q134
The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas are found in__________?
A.
Vedic text
B.
Buddha text
C.
Jaina text
D.
All the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The location of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas was Indian sub-continent. There were 16 mahajanpadas during 600 BC to 300 B.C. As per the Vedic texts Aryan tribes were known as the Janas, which were the largest social units. The term janapada composed of janas means “people” or “subject” and pada “foot”.