Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

With reference to the Land Revenue System of Mughal Empire, the term '_____' was the amount assessed.

Options:

Banjar

Polaj

Hasil

Jama

Correct Answer:

Jama

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Jama.

Jama was the amount of land revenue assessed on each peasant in the Mughal Empire. It was calculated based on the type of land, the quality of the soil, and the average crop yields in the area. The Jama was fixed for a period of ten years, and could only be revised after a fresh survey of the land.

The other options are not correct:

  • Banjar is uncultivated land.
  • Polaj is land that is cultivated every year.
  • Hasil is the actual amount of land revenue collected.