Question

With reference to the land revenue system of the Mughals, match Column-I with that of Column-II:

• A. I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a
• B. I-a, II-b, III-c, IV-d
• C. I-d, II-a, III-c, IV-b
• D. I-c, II-b, III-a, IV-d

Hint:

Learn the terms related to land revenue systems in the Mughal era, as they provide a clearer picture of their agrarian economy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

I. Jama - d. Assessed revenue amount: "Jama" signifies the revenue amount determined or fixed by the state.
II. Khet Batai - c. Field division for revenue levy post-sowing: "Khet Batai" was a crop-sharing method where fields were divided after sowing, with revenue assessed based on this division. 
III. Lang Batai - b. Division of harvested crops into equal heaps: "Lang Batai" involved dividing harvested crops into heaps, subsequently shared between the state and cultivators. 
IV. Hasil - a. Actual collected revenue: "Hasil" represented the actual revenue collected, frequently lower than the assessed amount (Jama)