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UPSC 1997: The following map 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
On the UPSC map, location A lies in present-day Rajasthan (Matsya), B in western Madhya Pradesh (Avanti), C near Prayagraj on the Ganga-Yamuna doab (Vatsa), and D in eastern Bihar (Anga). This sequence matches option (c) Matsya–Avanti–Vatsa–Anga; the other options place the mahajanapadas incorrectly. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1997-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1997 Ancient History question?▼
The correct answer is option (c): Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Mahajanapadas & Early Kingdoms question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 85. It falls under Ancient History > Mahajanapadas & Early Kingdoms.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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