Q. Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican clans?
(a) Vatsa
(b) Magadha
(c) Vajji
(d) Malla
Ans: (c) Vajji
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Vajji.
The Mahajanapada that was a confederacy of eight republican clans was Vajji. Vajji, also known as Vrijji, was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas in ancient India. It was located in the present-day region of Bihar in northeastern India. The Vajji Mahajanapada was known for its republican form of government and was governed by a council of representatives from eight major clans. The confederacy of these eight clans formed the political structure of the Vajji Mahajanapada. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Vajji.
