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GK QUESTION#2186

Which of the following factors did not contribute to the rise and dominance of Magadha over other Mahajanapadas in ancient India?

  1. AFertile alluvial plains that supported agriculture
  2. BNatural protection provided by rivers and hills
  3. CAvailability of iron ore for making weapons and tools
  4. DDirect maritime trade through the Arabian SeaCorrect answer
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D. Direct maritime trade through the Arabian Sea

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Magadha benefited from productive agriculture, access to iron, a defensible capital and Ganga communication routes. Its inland position did not provide direct Arabian Sea access.

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