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Q91. In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:

In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:

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 1996 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Effecting clean administration

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar as a comprehensive administrative framework integrating civil and military bureaucracies into a standardized grading hierarchy (Zat and Sawar ranks), aimed at eliminating feudal decentralization, fixing accountability, and establishing clean, uniform administration.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The Mansabdari system combined civil administration, judicial duties, military command, and revenue collection; hence the broader institutional purpose was clean, centralized administration.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q91)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Mughal Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Effecting clean administration

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q91

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 91 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Medieval History (Mughal Empire) question is Option (D): "Effecting clean administration". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Mughal Empire". You can explore all repeated questions from Mughal Empire 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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The Mansabdari system combined civil administration, judicial duties, military command, and revenue collection; hence the broader institutional purpose was clean, centralized administration.

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