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Q. With respect to pallava administration, the term “eripatti” related to which of the following?

[A] Tank lands

[B] Uncultivable lands

[C] Tax free lands

[D] Gift lands

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: A special category of land, eripatti or tank land, was known only in south India. This land was donated by individuals, the revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. With respect to pallava administration, the term “eripatti” related to which of the following?

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