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With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct

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With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Option (c) is correct. Ancient Indian guilds were autonomous entities that managed their own wages, rules, standards, and prices, and had some judicial powers over their members. They were not typically registered with the central authority, although the king was the ultimate administrative authority.