CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Zamindars and Revenue System -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Zamindars and Revenue System

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Zamindars and Revenue System

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Assertion (A): Zamindars formed an exploitative class in the Mughal countryside.
Reason (R): Zamindars did not possess milkiyat lands and had to work as agricultural labourers.

Answer Review

1 Assertion (A): Zamindars formed an exploitative class in the Mughal countryside.
Reason (R): Zamindars did not possess milkiyat lands and had to work as agricultural labourers.

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C A is false, but R is true

D A is true, but R is false

💡 Short Explanation

�� Zamindars were landed elites. �� They possessed milkiyat lands. �� They did not work as agricultural labourers.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The assertion is broadly true because zamindars extracted revenue and enjoyed privileges derived from control over land and rural society. However, the reason is false. Zamindars actually possessed milkiyat lands, which were their private property. These lands could be cultivated through hired or servile labour, and zamindars did not generally work as agricultural labourers themselves. Therefore, Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The reason is historically incorrect.
�� Option B → Both statements are not true.
�� Option C → The assertion is not false.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application: Verify assertion and reason independently.

Final Logic: Assertion true; reason contradicts NCERT evidence.

🧠 Memory Trick

Milkiyat = Zamindar Property

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Zamindars and Milkiyat Lands

2 Arrange the following events or policies reflecting changing agrarian management and privilege into chronological order:
1. Establishment of the Record Office by Akbar
2. Aurangzeb's instruction to amins to record cultivators
3. Abolition of Zamindari system (Post-Independence)

A 2, 1, 3

B 3, 1, 2

C 1, 2, 3

D 2, 3, 1

💡 Short Explanation

�� Akbar preceded Aurangzeb. �� Aurangzeb ruled in the seventeenth century. �� Zamindari abolition occurred after 1947.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Record Office and revenue reforms were introduced during Akbar's reign in the sixteenth century. Aurangzeb's instructions regarding cultivator records came later in 1665. The abolition of the Zamindari system occurred after Indian Independence in the twentieth century. Thus, the correct sequence is 1 → 2 → 3.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Aurangzeb cannot precede Akbar.
�� Option B → Post-independence reforms came much later.
�� Option D → Chronology is incorrect.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application: Arrange events according to historical timeline.

Final Logic: Akbar → Aurangzeb → Independent India.

🧠 Memory Trick

Akbar → Aurangzeb → Abolition

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Revenue Administration Timeline

3 Consider the following statements:
I. Milkiyat lands were exclusively cultivated by the zamindar's immediate family.
II. The produce from milkiyat lands could be sold in haats established by the zamindars.
Which is analytically correct based on the sources?

A Only II

B Both I and II

C Only I

D Neither I nor II

💡 Short Explanation

�� Milkiyat lands were not necessarily family-cultivated. �� Hired and servile labour was common. �� Produce was marketed through rural markets.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Statement I is incorrect because milkiyat lands were often cultivated with hired or servile labour rather than exclusively by family members. Statement II is correct because zamindars commonly sold produce from their private lands in local markets (haats) that they often established and controlled. Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Statement I is incorrect.
�� Option C → Statement II is correct.
�� Option D → Statement II is supported by NCERT.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application: Test each statement separately.

Final Logic: Only Statement II matches NCERT evidence.

🧠 Memory Trick

Milkiyat = Labour + Market

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Milkiyat and Rural Markets

4 How did the active buying and selling of zamindaris impact the broader social structure of the Mughal countryside?

A It restricted land ownership strictly to Brahmanas.

B It allowed people belonging to relatively 'lower' castes to enter the rank of zamindars.

C It led to the abolition of the village panchayat system.

D It transferred all milkiyat lands to the imperial crown.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Zamindaris were transferable property. �� Social mobility became possible. �� New groups entered landed elite ranks.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT notes that active transactions in zamindari rights created opportunities for individuals from relatively lower social groups to acquire land rights and enter the class of zamindars. This contributed to changes in the social composition of rural elites. Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Ownership was not restricted to Brahmanas.
�� Option C → Panchayats continued to function.
�� Option D → Milkiyat remained private property.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Identify the social impact of transferable property rights.

Final Logic: Land transactions encouraged upward mobility.

🧠 Memory Trick

Buy Zamindari, Rise Socially

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Ownership Transfer and Social Mobility

5 The Ain meticulously recorded arrangements to enable the collection of revenue by the agencies of the state and to regulate the relationship between the state and rural magnates, the ________.

A Zamindars

B Pahi-kashta

C Halalkhoran

D Muzarian

💡 Short Explanation

�� Ain-i Akbari documented agrarian administration. �� Zamindars linked state and countryside. �� Revenue regulation focused heavily on them.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Ain-i Akbari carefully recorded administrative arrangements concerning revenue collection and the relationship between the state and rural magnates known as zamindars. These powerful intermediaries were central to Mughal agrarian administration. Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Refers to non-resident cultivators.
�� Option C → Not rural magnates.
�� Option D → Refers to peasants/cultivators.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application: Replace the blank with the key intermediary group.

Final Logic: Rural magnates = Zamindars.

🧠 Memory Trick

State ↔ Zamindar ↔ Peasant

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Ain-i Akbari

6 Identify the incorrect statement regarding the state's revenue apparatus:

A The diwan supervised the fiscal system.

B Amil-guzars were revenue collectors.

C The state tried to acquire specific information about agricultural lands before fixing taxes.

D Zamindars were completely excluded from the revenue collection process as they were deemed untrustworthy.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Zamindars participated in revenue collection. �� Diwan and amil-guzar had defined roles. �� Detailed surveys preceded assessments.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Zamindars were not excluded from the revenue system. In fact, many derived power from collecting revenue on behalf of the state. The Mughal administration relied upon their local influence and knowledge. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Correct role of the diwan.
�� Option B → Correct role of amil-guzars.
�� Option C → Revenue assessment required detailed information.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Extreme Word Filter

Application: Words like "completely excluded" often indicate incorrect statements.

Final Logic: Zamindars remained integral to revenue administration.

🧠 Memory Trick

No Revenue Without Zamindars

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Revenue Apparatus

7 The possession of qilachas (fortresses) by zamindars signified:

A Their religious authority over the peasantry.

B Their role as purely peaceful agricultural producers.

C A degree of autonomous military power that contributed to their elevated status.

D The state's fear of the zamindars rebelling.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Fortresses symbolized military strength. �� They reflected local autonomy. �� Military power enhanced status.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Qilachas were fortresses maintained by zamindars and represented their military capability and local authority. Such resources gave them prestige and influence within rural society. Therefore, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Forts symbolized military, not religious authority.
�� Option B → Zamindars were not merely producers.
�� Option D → The focus is zamindari power, not state fear.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Associate fortresses with military authority.

Final Logic: Forts = Military Power.

🧠 Memory Trick

Qilacha = Power

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Military Power of Zamindars

8 Match the following historical groups with their descriptions relating to power and military consolidation:

List 1	List 2
1. Ahom kings	a. Cavalry of 6,000 and infantry of 7,000
2. Koch kings	b. Paiks rendering military service
3. Sind region tribes	c. Clan-based zamindari consolidation
4. Rajput and Jats	d. Subjugated neighboring tribes in a sequence of wars

A 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d

B 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

C 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a

D 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b

💡 Short Explanation

�� Ahoms used paiks. �� Koch kings expanded through wars. �� Rajputs and Jats consolidated clan territories.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The correct matching is: Ahom kings → Paiks rendering military service (b) Koch kings → Subjugated neighboring tribes (d) Sind tribes → 6,000 cavalry and 7,000 infantry (a) Rajputs and Jats → Clan-based zamindari consolidation (c) Thus, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Options A, C, and D contain incorrect historical pairings.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application: Match each group with its characteristic military feature.

Final Logic: Ahom-Paik, Koch-War, Sind-Army, Rajput/Jat-Consolidation.

🧠 Memory Trick

Ahom-Paik, Koch-Conquest

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Tribal and Regional Power

9 In central and south-western Bengal, which peasant-pastoralist group successfully carved out powerful zamindaris through land acquisition and consolidation?

A Gujars

B Ahirs

C Bhils

D Sadgops

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sadgops were influential in Bengal. �� They acquired land and expanded power. �� They emerged as significant zamindars.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT cites the Sadgops of Bengal as an example of a peasant-pastoral community that acquired land and established powerful zamindaris through consolidation and agricultural expansion. Therefore, Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Not the Bengal example cited.
�� Option B → Not the relevant group here.
�� Option C → Bhils were forest tribes.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application: Recall the specific Bengal example from NCERT.

Final Logic: Bengal peasant-pastoral zamindars = Sadgops.

🧠 Memory Trick

Sadgops = Bengal Zamindars

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Land Acquisition and Consolidation

10 The process of zamindari consolidation through colonisation often involved:

A Destroying existing irrigation systems.

B Transfer of rights, purchase, and orders of the state to settle new lands.

C Only the conversion of dense forests into hunting grounds.

D The total displacement of the native peasantry to cities.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Colonisation expanded cultivation. �� Land rights were transferred and purchased. �� State support often legitimized expansion.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Zamindari consolidation frequently occurred through purchase of rights, transfer of ownership, military acquisition, and state-sanctioned settlement of new lands. Colonisation was aimed at expanding cultivation and revenue rather than merely clearing forests. Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Irrigation was generally encouraged.
�� Option C → Hunting was not the objective.
�� Option D → Urban displacement was not the process described.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Connect colonisation with agrarian expansion.

Final Logic: Settlement + Rights Transfer = Consolidation.

🧠 Memory Trick

Colonisation = Land + Rights + State

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Colonisation and Zamindari Expansion

11 Assertion (A): In seventeenth-century agrarian uprisings, the revenue official, rather than the zamindar, was often the object of the peasants' ire.
Reason (R): Zamindars sometimes formed a united front with peasants against the state's excessive revenue demands.

A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C A is true, but R is false

D A is false, but R is true

💡 Short Explanation

�� Revenue officials represented state demands. �� Zamindars often shared local interests with peasants. �� Both groups sometimes resisted excessive taxation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT notes that many seventeenth-century agrarian uprisings were directed against state revenue officials who enforced heavy revenue demands. Local zamindars frequently supported peasants because both groups were affected by excessive state intervention. As a result, peasants often targeted revenue officials rather than zamindars. Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Hence, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
�� Option C → The Reason is true.
�� Option D → The Assertion is also true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application: Test both truth and causal relationship.

Final Logic: Shared interests of peasants and zamindars explain hostility toward revenue officials.

🧠 Memory Trick

Peasant + Zamindar vs Revenue Official

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Agrarian Uprisings

12 Which of the following best reflects the patronage element in the zamindar-peasant relationship?

A Zamindars imposing expulsion from the caste.

B Zamindars demanding unpaid labor (begar) endlessly.

C Zamindars providing cash loans and means of cultivation to settle cultivators.

D Zamindars taking over the milkiyat of the peasants.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Patronage involved support and assistance. �� Zamindars promoted agricultural expansion. �� Loans and cultivation resources strengthened loyalty.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The patronage aspect of zamindar-peasant relations involved helping cultivators settle on new lands and providing resources such as seeds, tools, cattle, and cash loans. This encouraged agricultural expansion and reinforced the zamindar's local influence. Therefore, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Represents coercion, not patronage.
�� Option B → Reflects exploitation rather than support.
�� Option D → Contradicts the idea of patronage.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Identify the option reflecting assistance rather than coercion.

Final Logic: Patronage = Support to cultivators.

🧠 Memory Trick

Patronage = Loans + Land

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Zamindar-Peasant Relations

13 According to Aurangzeb's order in 1665, the amin was directed to assess the jama keeping in view:

A Only the financial interests (kifayat) of the government.

B The financial interests of the government and the welfare of the peasantry.

C The demands of the European trading companies.

D Only the welfare of the poorest peasants.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Revenue assessment balanced two concerns. �� State income remained important. �� Peasant welfare was also considered.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Aurangzeb instructed officials to assess jama while keeping in mind both kifayat (financial interests of the state) and the welfare of the peasantry. This demonstrates that Mughal administration sought revenue collection without completely undermining agricultural productivity. Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Peasant welfare was also considered.
�� Option C → European companies played no role in jama assessment.
�� Option D → Government interests were equally important.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application: Recall the exact wording of Aurangzeb's order.

Final Logic: State Interest + Peasant Welfare.

🧠 Memory Trick

Kifayat + Welfare

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Jama Assessment

14 Akbar decreed that while the amil-guzar should strive to make cultivators pay in cash, the option of payment in ________ was also to be kept open.

A Kind

B Labor

C Silver rupees

D Land

💡 Short Explanation

�� Cash payments were encouraged. �� Agricultural realities varied regionally. �� Payment in kind remained permissible.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Akbar preferred cash revenue collection because it facilitated administration and monetisation. However, cultivators were also allowed to pay revenue in kind when necessary. This flexibility helped accommodate varying economic conditions across the empire. Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Labor was not the alternative mentioned.
�� Option C → Cash payment was already being encouraged.
�� Option D → Land was not used as revenue payment.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application: Recall alternatives to cash payment.

Final Logic: Cash preferred, Kind permitted.

🧠 Memory Trick

Cash First, Kind Allowed

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Revenue Collection

15 The categorization of land into Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, and Banjar reflects the Mughal state's profound sagacity in:

A Eradicating the zamindari system entirely.

B Forcing peasants to move to urban centers.

C Distributing free land to the artisans.

D Fixing a differential revenue based on the land's cultivation frequency and fertility.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Different lands had different productivity. �� Revenue assessment reflected cultivation patterns. �� Classification improved administrative efficiency.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Mughal state classified land according to cultivation frequency and productivity. This allowed officials to levy different rates depending on agricultural potential. Such classifications reflected sophisticated revenue administration and assessment practices. Therefore, Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Classification had nothing to do with abolishing zamindars.
�� Option B → No policy of forced urban migration existed.
�� Option C → Land classification was unrelated to artisan welfare.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Link land categories with revenue assessment.

Final Logic: Classification → Differential Revenue.

🧠 Memory Trick

Polaj–Banjar = Revenue Science

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Land Classification

16 Consider the following statements:
I. Banjar land was never allowed to lie fallow.
II. Chachar is land that has lain fallow for three or four years.
Which is correct?

A Both I and II

B Only I

C Only II

D Neither I nor II

💡 Short Explanation

�� Banjar remained uncultivated for long periods. �� Chachar remained fallow for 3–4 years. �� Statement I contradicts the definition of Banjar.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Statement I is incorrect because Banjar refers to land left uncultivated for five years or more. Statement II is correct because Chachar refers to land left fallow for three or four years. Therefore, only Statement II is true. Hence, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Statement I is false.
�� Option B → Statement II is true.
�� Option D → Statement II is correct.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application: Compare statements with NCERT definitions.

Final Logic: Chachar = 3–4 years; Banjar = 5+ years.

🧠 Memory Trick

Chachar 3–4, Banjar 5+

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Land Classification

17 Under the khet-batai system, when exactly were the fields divided between the state and the cultivator?

A After the grain was cut and formed into heaps.

B Before the land was ploughed.

C At the time of harvesting the ripe crop.

D After they were sown.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Khet-batai means field division. �� Division occurred after sowing. �� It differed from other batai methods.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Under khet-batai, fields were divided after sowing. The state and cultivator shared produce according to their designated portions of the cultivated field. This method differed from systems based on harvested grain. Therefore, Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Refers to lang batai.
�� Option B → Division occurred after sowing, not before ploughing.
�� Option C → Too late in the cultivation process.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application: Associate the method name with its stage.

Final Logic: Khet-batai = Field Division After Sowing.

🧠 Memory Trick

Khet = Field, After Sowing

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Batai Methods

18 Why did the Ain suggest cutting and estimating crops in three lots (good, middling, inferior) under the kankut system?

A To force peasants to grow three different crops.

B To give the best lot to the zamindar.

C To remove hesitation and arrive at a sufficiently accurate return by appraisement.

D To ensure that the poorest peasants got the worst lot.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kankut depended on estimation. �� Sample cutting improved accuracy. �� It reduced disputes and uncertainty.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Ain recommended sample cutting of good, middling, and inferior plots when doubts arose regarding estimates. This procedure improved accuracy and helped officials arrive at a fair assessment through appraisement. Therefore, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → No connection with crop diversification.
�� Option B → The purpose was accurate estimation.
�� Option D → No such social objective existed.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Focus on the administrative purpose of Kankut.

Final Logic: Sample Cutting = Accurate Assessment.

🧠 Memory Trick

Kankut = Estimate Precisely

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Kankut Method

📄 Passage

"The Mughal Empire was among the large territorial empires in Asia that had managed to consolidate power and resources during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These empires were the Ming (China), Safavid (Iran) and Ottoman (Turkey). The political stability achieved by all these empires helped create vibrant networks of overland trade from China to the Mediterranean Sea. Voyages of discovery and the opening up of the New World resulted in a massive expansion of Asia's (particularly India's) trade with Europe. This resulted in a greater geographical diversity of India's overseas trade..."

Which combination of contemporary large territorial empires facilitated vibrant networks of overland trade alongside the Mughals?

A Ming, British, and Roman

B Ming, Safavid, and Ottoman

C Safavid, Ottoman, and French

D Ottoman, Ming, and Dutch

💡 Short Explanation

�� The passage explicitly names the empires. �� These states promoted stability and trade. �� Overland networks connected Asia and Europe.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage directly identifies the Ming Empire of China, the Safavid Empire of Iran, and the Ottoman Empire of Turkey as the major contemporary territorial empires that, together with the Mughals, fostered political stability and extensive trade networks. Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → British and Roman empires are not mentioned.
�� Option C → French Empire is not part of the passage.
�� Option D → Dutch are not listed among the territorial empires.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Use direct evidence from the passage.

Final Logic: Passage explicitly names Ming, Safavid, and Ottoman.

🧠 Memory Trick

MSO = Ming–Safavid–Ottoman

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Trade Networks and Empires

📄 Passage

The resulting stability in the availability of metal currency, particularly the silver rupya, analytically allowed the Mughal state to:

A Efficiently extract taxes and revenue in cash from its vast agrarian base.

B Replace all agricultural production with silver mining.

C Abolish the mansabdari system due to excess wealth.

D Completely sever its trade ties with the New World.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Silver inflow increased coin circulation. �� Monetisation expanded across the empire. �� Cash revenue collection became easier.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The inflow of silver bullion enabled extensive minting of silver rupyas and promoted monetisation. A stable supply of currency allowed the Mughal state to collect taxes in cash more efficiently from its vast agrarian population, strengthening fiscal administration. Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Agriculture remained the economic foundation.
�� Option C → Mansabdari continued to operate.
�� Option D → Trade links actually expanded.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application: Connect silver inflow with fiscal consequences.

Final Logic: More Silver → More Currency → More Cash Revenue.

🧠 Memory Trick

Silver Rupya = Cash Taxes

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part II – Chapter: Peasants, Zamindars and the State – Topic: Silver Inflow and Cash Economy

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