CBSE Class 7 Social Science New Beginnings Cities and States (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Name any five mahājanapadas and their capitals.

A Magadha – Rājagṛiha, Anga – Champā, Kosala – Śrāvastī, Vatsa – Kauśāmbī, Avanti – Ujjayinī B Magadha – Champā, Anga – Śrāvastī, Kosala – Kauśāmbī, Vatsa – Ujjayinī, Avanti – Rājagṛiha C Magadha – Śrāvastī, Anga – Kauśāmbī, Kosala – Ujjayinī, Vatsa – Champā, Avanti – Rājagṛiha D Magadha – Kauśāmbī, Anga – Ujjayinī, Kosala – Champā, Vatsa – Śrāvastī, Avanti – Rājagṛiha

2. Explain the importance of the map of the Sixteen Mahājanapadas.

A It shows the location of the sixteen mahājanapadas, their capitals, and approximate boundaries. B It provides information about the trade routes of ancient India. C It highlights the cultural practices of the mahājanapadas. D It explains the religious beliefs of the people in the mahājanapadas.

3. Describe the role of capital cities in the mahājanapadas.

A Capital cities were centers of administration, defense, trade, and governance. B Capital cities were primarily used for religious ceremonies. C Capital cities were only used for trade purposes. D Capital cities were places where kings lived without any administrative role.

4. Name the capital of Magadha.

A Rājagṛiha B Champā C Śrāvastī D Kauśāmbī

5. Which mahājanapada was located in the north-west?

A Magadha B Gandhāra C Matsya D Vajji

6. Which kingdom had Mathurā as its capital?

A Matsya B Malla C Śūrasena D Gandhāra

7. Name the capital of Matsya.

A Virāṭa B Mathurā C Vaishālī D Kushīnara

8. Which kingdom had two important cities marked on the map?

A Magadha B Gandhāra C Vajji D Matsya

9. Which mahājanapada had Vaishālī as its capital?

A Vajji B Malla C Śūrasena D Gandhāra

10. Which mahājanapada had Kushīnara as its capital?

A Matsya B Malla C Magadha D Gandhāra