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Q36
(CISF/2026)
History & Culture › Medieval India
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Type of Land) | List II (Purpose) |
|---|---|
| A. Shalabhoga | 1. Land gifted to temples |
| B. Pallichchhandam | 2. Land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors |
| C. Vellanvagai | 3. Land for the maintenance of a school |
| D. Tirunamattukkani | 4. Land donated to Jaina institutions |
Code:
A B C D
A) 1 4 2 3
B) 1 2 4 3
C) 3 2 4 1
D) 3 4 2 1
Result
Your answer:
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Correct:
D
Explanation
According to Chola inscriptions (as detailed in NCERT Class 7 History), land was categorized based on its purpose and the status of the owner:
- Shalabhoga: Land designated for the maintenance of a school (shala).
- Pallichchhandam: Land donated to Jaina institutions.
- Vellanvagai: Land belonging to non-Brahmana peasant proprietors.
- Tirunamattukkani: Also known as Devadana, this refers to land gifted to temples.
Another common category was Brahmadeya, which referred to land gifted to Brahmanas. Matching these definitions to the provided lists, the correct sequence is 3-4-2-1. This administrative classification highlights the Chola state's role in supporting education, diverse religious sects, and local agrarian structures through land grants and revenue management.
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