UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies
Question 41: History and Culture
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Iqta II. Jagir III. Amaram IV. Mokasa List II A) Marathas B) Delhi Sultans C) Mughals D) Vijayanagara Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Iqta was the revenue assignment of the Delhi Sultans, and the jagir the Mughal assignment of revenue, in return for service. Amaram was the land grant for military service in the Vijayanagara empire (the amara-nayaka system). Mokasa was a Maratha grant of the right to collect revenue. Learn the land and revenue terms with their states.
- I. Iqta: Delhi Sultans (B).
- II. Jagir: Mughals (C).
- III. Amaram: Vijayanagara (D).
- IV. Mokasa: Marathas (A).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Puts Iqta with the Mughals and Mokasa with Vijayanagara, both wrong.
- (b) Right: Iqta-Delhi Sultans, Jagir-Mughals, Amaram-Vijayanagara, Mokasa-Marathas.
- (c) Puts Amaram with the Marathas and Mokasa with Vijayanagara, both wrong.
- (d) Puts Iqta with the Mughals and Jagir with the Delhi Sultans, which swaps their usual homes.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.