Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD? 1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State. 2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages. 3.

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Q: 115 (CDS-I/2018)

Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD?
1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State.
2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages.
3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'brahmadeya grants': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'grants': [2, 0, 1, 0], 'most grants': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'revenue': [3, 2, 3, 11], 'several villages': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3: 1 and 2 only.

Let`s break down each option to understand them better:

Option 1: "1 only" - This means that only the first statement is a feature of the Brahmadeya Grants. The first statement states that the creation of these grants resulted in the renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State. This implies that the grants were given by the State with the intention of foregoing any revenue that could have been generated from those lands.

Option 2: "2 and 3 only" - This means that the second and third statements are features of the Brahmadeya Grants. The second statement states that these grants could vary in size, ranging from a small plot of land to several villages. The third statement states that most of these grants were made in unsettled areas, meaning areas that were uninhabited or not yet developed.

Option 3: "1 and 2 only" - This option correctly identifies that both the first and second statements are features of the Brahmadeya Grants. It agrees with the explanation provided above.

Option 4: "1, 2 and 3" - This option includes all three statements as features of the Brahmadeya Grants. However, the

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