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Which of the following statements best defines Janapada?
Correct Answer: B — The land where a group of people, the jana, settled
Janapada is derived from Sanskrit 'jana' (people) and 'pada' (foot), referring to the territory where a tribe or group settled, forming ancient Indian realms, republics, and kingdoms each with distinct culture, language, and governance. The other options describe a sacrificial ground (yajna-bhumi), a hamlet, and a purely agricultural site — none of which captures the full political and social scope of a Janapada.