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Q. In context with the Village Headman (Gramika) of Gupta Era in ancient India, consider the following statements:
  1. The Village headman used to manage the village daily affairs with the consent of the King
  2. No land transaction could be effected without the consent of the Village headman
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: The village headman or Gramika in the Gupta era managed the village affairs with the assistance of the elders. With the administration of a village or a small town leading local elements were associated. No land transactions could be effected without their consent.
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