Question

Which of the following characteristics can be associated to the Rajas of the janapadas?

• A. Rajas were chosen by jana, people.
• B. Rajas appointed themselves as rulers.
• C. Men who performed big sacrifices became Rajas.
• D. Rajas were chosen through lot system.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Rajas were chosen by jana, people.
C Men who performed big sacrifices became Rajas.

Men became rulers in the past initially when they were chosen by the jana - the people. Some changes began taking place around 3000 years ago when men who perfomed big sacrifices became important and were recognised as Rajas.