UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 71
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs :
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Eripatti | Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank |
| 2. Taniyurs | Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins |
| 3. Ghatikas | Colleges generally attached to the temples |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Eripatti lands financed village-tank upkeep, and Ghatikas were centres of learning often associated with temples. Taniyur meant an autonomous settlement, not simply a village given to Brahmins.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Correct - Eripatti land revenue was earmarked for maintenance of irrigation tanks.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Taniyur describes an independent/autonomous village unit; single/group Brahmin grants are associated with brahmadeya or agrahara.
Pair 3: Correct - Ghatikas were centres of Sanskrit/Vedic instruction often attached to temples.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 2; omits correct pair 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct pair 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 2; omits correct pair 1.
D: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.