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Patwari — Administration MCQs

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Patwari — Medieval Period — Administration

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Question 1 of 20

Assertion (A): The feudal system of Medieval Rajasthan differed fundamentally from European feudalism. Reason (R): The Rajputana administrative system was based on contractual obligations rather than blood relations.

Question 2 of 20

In Mewar, villages were categorized based on their population and predominant castes. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Gada - Rajput majority village 2. Gameti - Mahajan majority village 3. Patwari village - Bhil-Meena majority village Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 3 of 20

Within the geographical boundaries of his own Jagir, a Samant possessed the rightful authority to resolve which of the following?

Question 4 of 20

Consider the following taxes/cesses (Lag-Bag): 1. Khichdi Lag 2. Chatund 3. Hala Kar 4. Chanwari Kar Which of the above taxes was/were explicitly NOT related to funding the military or defense apparatus?

Question 5 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Patwari' in village administration: 1. The Patwari was the chief scribe who maintained the fundamental agricultural and land revenue ledger known as the 'Arsatta'. 2. The Patwari acted as the physical enforcer, utilizing state-sanctioned force to extract unpaid revenue directly from the peasants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6 of 20

What mechanism did the state employ under the 'Ghughri' (घूघरी) system regarding agricultural production?

Question 7 of 20

In the administrative hierarchy of Medieval Rajasthan, the rulers were often adorned with honorary titles such as 'Khumman'. What was the primary justification for conferring such titles?

Question 8 of 20

In the clan-based administrative system of Medieval Rajasthan, what was the specific protocol followed by the King while addressing his Samants (nobles)?

Question 9 of 20

Which of the following forts utilizes dense, impenetrable natural vegetation as its primary mechanism of camouflage and defense?

Question 10 of 20

Historical records surrounding peasant movements reveal that by the early 19th century, the feudal lords had structurally multiplied the 'Lag-Bag' (peripheral cesses) to approximately how many different types?

Question 11 of 20

Match List-I (Judicial/Administrative Authority) with List-II (Respective Jurisdiction/Function) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. King (Raja) B. Samant C. Gram Panchayat D. Charans and Bhats List-II 1. Resolving minor civil disputes within the Jagir 2. Final authority on death penalty 3. Acting as mediators using moral 'Aan' 4. Settling irrigation and caste quarrels

Question 12 of 20

In medieval administration, the 'Kotwal' was an official primarily appointed to oversee:

Question 13 of 20

Regarding the land rights of 'Bapidar' farmers, which of the following privileges was exclusively held by them and explicitly denied to 'Gair-Bapidar' farmers?

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following accurately describes the medieval legal term 'Sanad'?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following taxes was specifically a cash tax levied per Bigha, predominantly applied to high-value commercial crops like opium, cotton, and tobacco?

Question 16 of 20

Assertion (A): The Patel actively encouraged peasants to bring new, uncultivated or barren land under active farming. Reason (R): Expanding the cultivated area directly increased the overall agricultural yield, thereby maximizing the state's land revenue collection for which the Patel was held responsible. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?

Question 17 of 20

The term 'Khalsa' in the context of medieval land revenue administration refers to:

Question 18 of 20

If a medieval Rajasthani text mentions that a Samant was summoned to fulfill 'Chakri', what exactly was demanded of him?

Question 19 of 20

What did the institutional term 'Diwan-e-Hazoori' specifically designate in the administrative apparatus of Medieval Rajasthan?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding 'Sasan' land: 1. It was a tax-free grant generally given to Brahmins, Charans, and temples for religious or literary merit. 2. The ownership of Sasan land was strictly hereditary and legally non-transferable. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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