Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican clans

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.