In Chola administration, ________ was the assembly in the villages which were inhabited predominantly by the Brahmanas.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Sabha.
In the Chola administration, Sabha was the assembly in villages that were predominantly inhabited by Brahmanas (Brahmins). The Sabha was an exclusive assembly of Brahmin landowners and was responsible for local administration, including the management of land, taxes, and justice within the village. It played a crucial role in the decentralized governance system of the Chola Empire, ensuring efficient administration at the grassroots level.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Sabha.