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Q9. Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
  2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
  3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2019 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: In the Delhi Sultanate's administrative hierarchy, the 'Amil' was the designated official responsible for revenue assessment and collection in parganas/districts.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Iqta system was not an indigenous Indian institution; it originated in the Islamic world (Abbasid Caliphate) and was institutionalized in northern India by the Delhi Sultans, beginning prominently with Iltutmish.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The office of 'Mir Bakshi' (head of the military department) was introduced during the Mughal Empire under Akbar, not by the Khaljis.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

'Iqta' is an Arabic administrative term, which makes its characterization as an 'ancient indigenous institution' inherently contradictory.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q9)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Delhi Sultanate
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q9

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 9 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2019 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Delhi Sultanate". You can explore all repeated questions from Delhi Sultanate in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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'Iqta' is an Arabic administrative term, which makes its characterization as an 'ancient indigenous institution' inherently contradictory.

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