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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. 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.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. 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.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer
Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 Analysis: This is incorrect. Jagirdars were assigned land revenues in lieu of salary for military and administrative services, not specifically judi......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Medieval India
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Statement 1 Analysis ▼
This is incorrect. Jagirdars were assigned land revenues in lieu of salary for military and administrative services, not specifically judicial and police duties. Zamindars, on the other hand, held land rights but were also often obligated to maintain law and order within their domains.
Statement 2 Analysis ▼
This is also incorrect. Jagirs were non-hereditary and frequently transferred to prevent the Jagirdar from becoming too powerful. In contrast, Zamindari rights were hereditary property rights.
Conclusion ▼
Neither statement 1 nor 2 is true, making option D the correct choice.
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