Under which method of revenue collection described in the Ain were se…

Under which method of revenue collection described in the Ain were several intelligent inspectors required, since otherwise the evil-minded and false would practise deception?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Batai

Option (1) Batai — Correct. In batai, also called bhaoli, the crops were reaped, stacked and divided by agreement before the parties. This needed several intelligent inspectors to stop cheating.

Option (2) Kankut — Incorrect. Kankut meant estimating the grain; if doubts arose, the crop was cut and estimated in three lots.

Option (3) Khet-batai — Incorrect. Khet-batai meant dividing the fields after sowing, before any harvest was stacked.

Option (4) Lang batai — Incorrect. In lang batai the cut grain was heaped and divided, and each took his share home.

NCERT (2026-27): “6. Land Revenue System …
The Ain on land revenue collection: Let him (the amil-guzar) not make it a practice of taking only in cash but also in kind. The latter is effected in several ways. First, kankut : in the Hindi language kan signifies grain, and kut, estimates … If any doubts arise, the crops should be cut and estimated in three lots, the good, the middling, and the inferior, and the hesitation removed. Often, too, the land taken by appraisement, gives a sufficiently accurate return. Secondly, batai, also called bhaoli, the crops are reaped and stacked and divided by agreement in the presence of the parties. But in this case several intelligent inspectors are required; otherwise, the evil-minded and false are given to deception. Thirdly, khet-batai, when they divide the fields after they are sown. Fourthly, lang batai , after cutting the grain, they form it in heaps and divide it among themselves, and each takes his share home and turns it to profit.”