Questions (100)
Q1CSE2019
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
- Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection
- Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Medieval India
Q2CSE2019
With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
- A The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.
- B The major aim of land reforms was providing agricultural land to all the landless. ✓
- C It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as a predominant form of cultivation.
- D Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the ceiling limits.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Post-Independence India
Q3CSE2019
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
- A International Monetary Fund
- B United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- C World Economic Forum ✓
- D World Bank
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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