History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET July 2016 History
Which of the following statements is not true in respect of the election for the assembly of Uttaramerur of the Chola period?
AThe village was divided into 30 wards.
BTwo representatives were to be elected for each ward. ✓ Correct
CThe contestants should be aged between 35 and 70 years.
DThey should possess some educational qualification and immovable property.
Correct answer: (B) Two representatives were to be elected for each ward. — The statement about two representatives per ward is not true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about two representatives per ward is not true, so that is the answer.
★According to the inscription the village had thirty wards.
★But each ward elected only one representative, not two.
★A nominee had to own tax-paying land of a certain size.
★He had to live in a house built on his own land.
★He had to be aged between 35 and 70 and know the Mantras and Brahmanas.
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