Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the village assemblies during the rule of cholas?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 and 3 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Tenure of membership of village assembly was 3 years.

Statement 2 is correct: Members of village assembly could not fight for immediate re-election.

Statement 3 is correct: The election of members was a democratic process like the present times. Qualification for contesting the election were Property ownership, Knowledge of Vedas, Integrity of character and Selection by lot.