LIST-I LIST-II A. Arghatta I. Warfare B. Tamancha II. Irrigation C. Pargana III. Administration D. Ek aspah duh aspah IV. Mansabdari
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This section explains the correct pairings between historical terms in LIST-I and their corresponding contexts in LIST-II.
| LIST-I Term | LIST-II Context | Brief Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. Arghatta | II. Irrigation | A device used for lifting water, typically for irrigation purposes. |
| B. Tamancha | I. Warfare | A type of firearm or pistol, often associated with combat. |
| C. Pargana | III. Administration | A historical administrative and revenue unit during the Mughal era. |
| D. Ek aspah duh aspah | IV. Mansabdari | A classification related to cavalry ranks within the Mansabdari system. |
Based on the established matches:
The correct sequence representing these matches is A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (System / Category) | List-II (Description) | ||
| A. | Upari | 1. | Peasants directly responsible for the payment of revenue |
| B. | Pattadar | 2. | Category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas |
| C. | Mirasidar | 3. | Gifts of land or land revenue |
| D. | Inam lands | 4. | Co-parcenary title holder and designated revenue payer in southern India |
Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title “Zarrin Kalam” or Golden Pen.
Which one of the following statements about Fatehpur Sikri is NOT correct?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Bhakti Saint | Philosophy | ||
(a) | Shankara | : | Avadhuta |
(b) | Ramananda | : | Kevala Advaita |
(c) | Ramanuja | : | Vishishtadvaita |
(d) | Chaitanya | : | Advaita |
Consider the following statements related to the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka:
1) The Virashaiva movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna, a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler in the twelfth century.
2) The Virashaivas encouraged practices, approved by the Dharmashastras, like post-puberty marriages and remarriage of widows.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?