Identifying the Incorrect Coin Term Match
This solution explains the correct matching of historical coin terms.
Analyzing Coin Terminology Pairs
We need to identify the pair that is not correctly matched based on historical currency definitions.
Evaluation of Each Option:
- Sikka: This term commonly refers to a newly minted coin or a standard unit of currency. The provided definition, "Newly coined rupee", aligns correctly with this meaning.
- Chalani: This term denotes coins that are currently in circulation or are legal tender. The description "Coins struck in the preceding years" implies coins still in circulation, thus representing a correct match.
- Khazana: This refers to a treasury or store of wealth, often including valuable items like coins. The phrase "Coins current from former reigns" can plausibly refer to older, valuable coins kept in a treasury, making this a potentially correct match in context.
- Peth: The definition provided is "Actual weight of the coin is less than the face value of the coin." This describes debased coinage, where the intrinsic value is less than the nominal value. This definition is not typically associated with the term 'Peth' in the context of historical Indian currency systems alongside terms like Sikka, Chalani, and Khazana. Therefore, this pair is incorrectly matched.
Conclusion on Coin Pairings
Based on the analysis, the pairing of Peth with the definition "Actual weight of the coin is less than the face value of the coin" is not correctly matched.
Important Questions from Administration & Economy
Malik Ambar brought revolutionary changes in the agrarian and revenue structure of the Nizam Shahi kingdom. In this context which of the following provisions are correct ?
(A) Malik Ambar abolished the farming of land revenue collection
(B) He initiated a system of glance-survey (nazar-pahani)
(C) Under nazar-pahani land was divided into baghat and nabud
(D) The maximum rate of land revenue was decide between 1/4 and 2/3 of the produce on different classes of soil
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements regarding Malik Ambar are correct:
(A). Malik Ambar was sold at Ahmadnagar to chingiz khan, the minister of Murtaza Nizam shah |
(B). Battle of Bhatvadi was one of the decisive battles in the history of Deccan won by Malik Ambar
(C). In 1607, Malik Ambar transferred his capital to Khirki, about 10 miles from Daulatabad
(D). Malik Ambar defeated Abdullah khan, the Governor of Gujarat
(E). Malik Ambar's revenue system was based primarily on Raja Todarmal's model
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
In the context of Mughal administration, the term ‘polaj’ stood for a:
Match List – I (Officials) with List – II (Departments) and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below :
List – I (Officials) List – II (Departments) a. Lakshanadhyaksha i. Superintendent of Mints b. Sitadhyaksha ii. Superintendent of Commerce c. Pautavadhyaksha iii. Superintendent of Agriculture d. Panyadhyaksha iv. Superintendent of Weights and Measures - Who among the following officers was not a functionary under the Mauryan Administration ?
