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RPSC RAS 2016 · Question 136 of 145

In which of the following texts the list of the sixteen great states (Shodasa Mahajanapadas) of ancient India occur? A. Arthashastra B. Angultara Nikaya C. Digha Nikaya D. Bhagavati Sutra Select the correct answer from the code given below:

General Studies

  1. AA and B
  2. BB and DCorrect
  3. CA, B and C
  4. DB, C and D

Answer: B. B and D

Explanation

Official RPSC answer key (2016): option 2.

Source: RPSC RAS Prelims 2016 Official Paper (28/08/2016), answers per official RPSC answer key

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