Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Harsha’s Administration”:
1.Bhaga was the land tax paid in kind.
2.Hiranya was the tax paid by farmers and merchants in cash.
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: C
Notes:

Explanation: Bhaga, Hiranya and Bali were the three kinds of tax collected during Harsha’s reign.

  • Bhaga was the land tax paid in kind.
  • One-sixth of the produce was collected as land revenue.
  • Hiranya was the tax paid by farmers and merchants in cash.
  • There is no reference to the tax Bali.

Source: NCERT

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