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. The amount of revenue assessed: “Jama" refers to the amount of revenue which was assessed or fixed by the state. 
II. Khet Batai - c. Field is divided when it is sown for levying revenue: “Khet Batai" was a system of crop sharing in which the field was divided after it was sown, and the revenue was collected accordingly. 
III. Lang Batai - b. After cutting the crops, putting it in heaps and divided equally: “Lang Batai" involved the division of harvested crops into heaps, which were then divided between the state and cultivators. 
IV. Hasil - a. The amount actually collected: “Hasil" was the actual amount of revenue that was collected, and it was often less than the assessed amount (Jama)