The change from jana to janapada in the Later Vedic period shows which development?
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Correct answer: Shift from tribe to territorial state
Jana originally referred to a people or kin-based group, while janapada increasingly referred to a group settled in and connected with a definite territory. This change reflects the growth of territorial political units, agriculture and more organized authority. It does not indicate the end of towns, agriculture or writing. Therefore, option A is correct.
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Shift from tribe to territorial state
Why is this the correct answer?
Jana originally referred to a people or kin-based group, while janapada increasingly referred to a group settled in and connected with a definite territory. This change reflects the growth of territorial political units, agriculture and more organized authority. It does not indicate the end of towns, agriculture or writing. Therefore, option A is correct.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution.
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