Q. Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the gradual weakening of the tribal assemblies in the Later Vedic Period?
(a) Increase in the royal power
(b) In large territorial states ordinary people could not travel long distances to attend their meetings
(c) The assemblies acquired an aristocratic character which took away most of their effectiveness
(d) They also surrendered some of their activities to the new officials called ratnins
Ans: (a) Increase in the royal power
