Q. With reference to the revenue administration of the Marathas, consider the following pairs:
TermConcept/Function
1. KathiThe standard measuring rod used for land survey.
2. Chauth1/10th of the land revenue demanded by the Marathas for not plundering the territory.
3. MokasaThe right to revenue collection given to the Saranjami military chiefs.
4. KarkunA revenue official responsible for the maintenance of village land records.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Kathi was the measuring rod used in the scientific survey system introduced by Shivaji, replacing the arbitrary cord measurement.
- Pair 2: Incorrect. Chauth was 1/4th (25%) of the revenue paid to the Marathas. Sardeshmukhi was the 1/10th (10%) demanded by the Marathas as hereditary claim on the Deccan.
- Pair 3: Correct. Mokasa was the grant of revenue rights (a form of Jagir) given to Saranjami or military leaders by the Peshwas for maintaining troops.
- Pair 4: Correct. Karkun was a state-appointed revenue official (Kamavisdar or Mamlatdar) who supervised the collection in a district/Pargana and managed local affairs.
