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WBCS 2024 · Question 159 of 196

Which Buddhist text provides an account of the 16 Mahajanapadas of the 6th century B.C.?

Ancient History

  1. ATripitaka
  2. BDipavamsa
  3. CDigha Nikaya
  4. DAnguttara NikayaCorrect

Answer: D. Anguttara Nikaya

Explanation

Official WBPSC key (Series A): (D) Anguttara Nikaya. The canonical list of the 16 Mahajanapadas is found in the Anguttara Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka.

Source: WBCS (Exe) etc. (Prelim) 2024, Series A

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