Q. Consider the following statements regarding the society prevailed in mahajanapadas:
1.The richer landowners were called grihapatis.
2.The smaller landowners were known as kassakas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The richer landowners were called grihapatis. These landowners employed labourers called dasas or karmakaras. The smaller landowners were known as kassakas or krishakas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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