Which of the following statements is correct about the types of land mentioned in the Ain?
Statement 1 - Polaj land was annually cultivated for each crop in succession and was never allowed to lie fallow.
Statement 2 - Parauti land was kept fallow for three or four years.
Statement 3 - Banjar land was the land that was left uncultivated for five years and more.
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - Statements 1 and 3 are only correct
Given statements:
Statement 1 - Polaj land was annually cultivated for each crop in succession and was never allowed to lie fallow. (correct)
Statement 2 - Parauti land was kept fallow for three or four years. (INCORRECT)
Statement 3 - Banjar land was the land that was left uncultivated for five years and more. (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.
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.