NDA 2024 · PYQ · Medieval Indian Land Revenue System · hard
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (System/Category)
A. Upari
B. Pattadar
C. Mirasidar
D. Inam lands
List-II (Description)
1. Peasants directly responsible for the payment of revenue
2. Category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas
3. Gifts of land or land revenue
4. Co-parcenary title holder and designated revenue payer in southern India
A.A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
B.A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3✓ Correct
C.A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
D.A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
Explanation
Upari refers to peasants directly responsible for payment of revenue in the medieval Indian land revenue system. Pattadar was a category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas. Mirasidar were co-parcenary title holders and designated revenue payers in southern India. Inam lands were gifts of land or land revenue given by rulers to individuals or institutions, typically for religious or charitable purposes. Thus the correct matching is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3.
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