In south India, the _____________ was a village assembly found in areas where the landowners were not brahmins.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Ur.

•  In South India, the Ur was a type of village assembly that was typically found in areas where the landowners were not Brahmins. It was a local administrative body that managed the affairs of the village, including agricultural practices, taxation, and social matters.
•  The Ur assemblies were common in non-Brahmin villages and played an important role in the local governance of the time, particularly in the Chola period.
  

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• Kayasthas: A community of scribes and administrators in various parts of India, but not particularly associated with village assemblies in South India.
•  Samantas: Feudal lords or subordinate rulers in the Indian subcontinent, often serving under larger monarchies, especially during the medieval period.
• Nagaram: Refers to a type of urban administrative body or assembly in South India, typically found in towns or cities, particularly involved in trade and commerce.