Question

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.

Column I (Community)	Column II (Role)
Muzarian	ii. Peasant
Patwari	i. Accountant
Majur	iii. Labourer
Shroff	iv. Banker

• A. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
• B. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
• C. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
• D. a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv

Hint:

When studying the structure of the Mughal Empire, remember that specific communities had defined roles such as revenue officials (Patwari), bankers (Shroff), peasants (Muzarian), and labourers (Majur).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Muzarian (a) denotes peasants or cultivators in the Mughal Empire, aligning with ii. - Patwari (b) served as an accountant or revenue official in the Mughal Empire, matching i. - Majur (c) signifies a labourer, corresponding to iii. - Shroff (d) was a banker, managing financial transactions and credit, which matches iv. The correct pairings are: (a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv).