Sample questions
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CSE
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term Description (
- Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank (
- Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group ofBrahmins (
- Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 3 only
- C 2 and 3
- D 1 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Ancient India
CSE
Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant
- A Extra payment made to the nobles
- B Revenue assigned in lieu of salary
- C Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtadars ✓
- D Illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Medieval India
CSE
During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid
- A Incashorkind. ✓
- B Only in cash.
- C Only in kind.
- D By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India
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