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Question 80

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?

AOptions

A) 1 and 2

B) 3 only

C) 2 and 3

D) 1 and 3

BSolution

Let's examine each pair in the context of medieval Indian history:

1. Eripatti: Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. This pair is correctly matched. 'Eripatti' was a term used in South Indian history, particularly during the Chola period, referring to land whose income or revenue was specifically earmarked for the upkeep and maintenance of the village tank (eri), which was crucial for irrigation.

2. Taniyurs: Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins. This pair is incorrectly matched. 'Taniyurs' were large, autonomous villages or single revenue units in the Chola kingdom that administered themselves. Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins were known as 'Brahmadeya'.

3. Ghatikas: Colleges generally attached to the temples. This pair is correctly matched. 'Ghatikas' (also spelled as Ghatikasthanas) were educational institutions or colleges that were often attached to temples, especially prominent in South India during ancient and medieval times. They were centers of learning, particularly for Vedic studies and other classical subjects.

Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

CStrategy

For questions involving historical terms and their descriptions, precise factual knowledge is essential. Focus on understanding the specific context (e.g., regional, chronological) in which the terms were used. Be cautious of similar-sounding terms or definitions that might be slightly off. Extensive reading of primary and secondary historical sources is beneficial.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question belongs to the Ancient and Medieval Indian History section, specifically covering administrative and social terms.

EQuestion Analysis

Difficult. Requires detailed knowledge of specific historical terms, particularly from South Indian history.