Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Bhojaka?

1. In South India, the village headman was known as grama bhojaka.
2. Bhojaka post was hereditary as men from the same family held the position for generation.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2
Notes: In North India, the village headman was known as Gram Bhojaka. The position of Bhojka was hereditary as men from the same family had held the position for generations. He was the biggest zamindar who had many slaves and laborers to work on his land as well as he used to collect taxes from the people of the villages on behalf of the king. Bhojka also worked occasionally as a policeman and legal judge.