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Match List - I with List - II.List - I List - II A. Abwabs and furiats I. Tax on craft professions B. Khana-shumari II. Turban tax C. Dastar shumari III. House tax D. Muhtarifa IV. Cess or taxes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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The correct answer is
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Matching Historical Indian Tax Terms
This solution provides the correct matches between the terms in List I and their corresponding definitions in List II, focusing on historical Indian taxes and levies.
Analysis of Terms:
- Abwabs and Furiats: These were generally additional cesses or taxes imposed over and above the regular land revenue during historical periods in India.
- Khana-shumari: This term relates to the counting of houses, often conducted for census purposes, which was frequently linked to imposing a house tax.
- Dastar shumari: This term specifically refers to a 'turban tax', a historical levy.
- Muhtarifa: This was a tax levied on artisans, craftsmen, and those practicing various trades or professions.
Correct Mappings:
Establishing the correct pairs based on historical context:
- A. Abwabs and furiats align with IV. Cess or taxes.
- B. Khana-shumari aligns with III. House tax.
- C. Dastar shumari aligns with II. Turban tax.
- D. Muhtarifa aligns with I. Tax on craft professions.
Summary of Matches:
| List I Term | List II Description |
| A. Abwabs and furiats | IV. Cess or taxes |
| B. Khana-shumari | III. House tax |
| C. Dastar shumari | II. Turban tax |
| D. Muhtarifa | I. Tax on craft professions |
The correct combination is therefore A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I.
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