2026 · Q85
With reference to the eligibility criteria for becoming the member of a 'Sabha' as laid down in the Uttaramerur inscription, consider the following statements:
- 1The candidate should have his own house and his own plot of land
- 2The candidate should be within 60 years of age and above 30 years Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Uttaramerur inscription (Chola king Parantaka I, c. 10th century) requires Sabha members to own a house and a plot of land (and pay taxes on them). Statement 2 is incorrect: the prescribed age band is 35 to 70 years, not 30 to 60 years. The answer is (A) 1 only. (Stored key corrected from B.)