Question

How was the headman of the village chosen during the times of janapadas?

• A. The person with the most wealth would become the headman.
• B. The oldest person of the village would become the headman.
• C. The person with the most land would become the headman.
• D. The person with the most number of votes in an election would become the headman.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The person with the most land would become the headman.

Usually the person with the most land became the headman of the village.