Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:

What is the term used in 'Ain-i-Akbari’ to describe land that has been lain fallow for three or four years?
1. Parautt
2. Chachar
3. Banjar
4. Polaj

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

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.

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

Chachar, land that has lain fallow for three or four years.

Banjar, land that is left uncultivated for five years and more.