Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:

Identify the correct statement related to classification of land under Akbar.

Options:

'Polaj' is land that has lain fallow for three or four years. 

'Chachar' is land which was uncultivated for five years.

'Banjar' is a land which was annually cultivated.

'Parauti' is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.

Correct Answer:

'Parauti' is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 'Parauti' is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.

GIVEN OPTIONS:

Option 1- 'Polaj' is land that has lain fallow for three or four years. (incorrect)
Option 2- 'Chachar' is land which was uncultivated for five years. (incorrect)
Option 3- 'Banjar' is a land which was annually cultivated. (incorrect)
Option 4- 'Parauti' is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength. (correct)

 

Different types of land mentioned in Ain- 

  • Polaj, land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie fallow.
  • Chachar, land that has lain fallow for three or four years.
  • Banjar, land that is left uncultivated for five years and more.
  • Parauti, land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.