Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Which of the following was special feature of Chola Administration?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Autonomy of village administration

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Autonomy of village administration”.

The Chola administration was renowned for its strong emphasis on local self-governance.

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