Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is the only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions?

Options:

Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina institutions

Shalabhoga - land gifted to Brahmanas

Vellanvagai - land of Brahmana peasant proprietors

Brahmadeya - land gifted to temples

Correct Answer:

Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina institutions

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina institutions

The only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions is Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina institutions.

The other pairs are incorrect:

  • Shalabhoga was land granted for the maintenance of a school.
  • Vellanvagai was land held by non-Brahmana peasant proprietors.
  • Brahmadeya was land gifted to Brahmanas.