Which one of the following (Mahajanapadas – Capital) is not correctly matched?

Appeared in: UPPSC 2023

Explanation

The pair 'Anga – Vaishali' is historically incorrect.
The capital of the Anga Mahajanapada, located in modern-day Bihar and West Bengal, was Champa.
Vaishali was the capital of the Vajji Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of neighboring clans.

Option A: This option is a correct match. Mathura was indeed the capital of the Surasena Mahajanapada.
Option C: This option is a correct match. The Panchala kingdom had two capitals, and Kampilya was the capital of its southern part.
Option D: This option is a correct match. Viratanagar was the capital of the Matsya Mahajanapada.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Ancient Indian History: Mahajanapadas and their Capitals as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general knowledge, which is a component of many competitive examinations, including those for nursing positions.
Understanding the historical and geographical context of ancient India provides a foundation for comprehending the cultural evolution of the subcontinent.
Knowledge of ancient political entities like the Mahajanapadas is crucial for understanding the origins and spread of major religions and philosophies, such as Buddhism and Jainism, which have relevance to cultural competency in healthcare.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the keyword 'not' in the question. This indicates you are looking for the incorrect statement or mismatched pair.
Examine each option, which consists of a Mahajanapada and a city purported to be its capital.
Recall or deduce the correct capitals for each of the Mahajanapadas listed: Surasena, Anga, Panchala, and Matsya.
Compare your knowledge with the pairs provided in the options.
The option that presents a historically incorrect Mahajanapada-capital pair is the correct answer.
In this case, Anga's capital was Champa, not Vaishali, making this the incorrect pair and thus the right answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Ancient Indian History: Mahajanapadas and their Capitals
Stem keywords: Mahajanapadas, Capital, correctly matched
Lead-in keywords: not
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to identify the option that is NOT correctly matched.

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