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Q22. Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant:

Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1998 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • In the Delhi Sultanate's administrative framework, Fawazil referred to the surplus or balance revenue generated from an Iqta after the Muqti (Iqtadar) deducted sanctioned military expenses and personal salary.
  • This surplus balance had to be deposited into the central imperial treasury (Diwan-i-Wazarat).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Term analysis: Fawazil derives from Arabic 'Fazl' (surplus/excess)—the remainder sent to the Sultan's central exchequer.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q22)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Delhi Sultanate
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q22

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 22 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate) question is Option (C): "excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 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.

How can I solve this Delhi Sultanate UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Term analysis: Fawazil derives from Arabic 'Fazl' (surplus/excess)—the remainder sent to the Sultan's central exchequer.

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