UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 53
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
- Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
- Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A jagir was a usually transferable Mughal revenue assignment to meet service/salary obligations, while zamindari rights were often hereditary local claims involving revenue collection and other authority. Both proposed contrasts reverse or oversimplify these facts.
Statement / Pair Analysis:
1 (Incorrect): Jagirdars’ assignments were not given solely for judicial/police duties, and zamindars could have other local obligations or powers.
2 (Incorrect): Jagirs were usually non-hereditary/transferred; many zamindari rights were hereditary.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): It includes false item 1 (Jagirdars’ assignments were not given solely for judicial/police duties, and zamindars could have…).
B (Incorrect): It includes false item 2 (Jagirs were usually non-hereditary/transferred; many zamindari rights were hereditary).
C (Incorrect): It includes false item 1 (Jagirdars’ assignments were not given solely for judicial/police duties, and zamindars could have…); includes false item 2 (Jagirs were usually non-hereditary/transferred; many zamindari rights were hereditary).
D (Correct): All listed statements/pairs are false.