Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Dahsala System”:
1.It was introduced by Humayun.
2.Revenue was fixed on the average yield of land assessed on the basis of the past ten years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: In c.1580 CE, Akbar introduced the Dahsala System under which revenue was fixed on the average yield of land assessed on the basis of past ten years (dah years).

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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