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Q39. In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Village officers

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In medieval India, administrative terms like 'Mahattara' (village elder/headman) and 'Pattakila' (village revenue officer, ancestor of the modern surname Patel) designated village-level officials responsible for local administration and revenue collection.

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'Pattakila' is etymologically related to 'Patel'/Patil, indicating rural village administrative authority.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q39)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Religions & Philosophy
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Village officers

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q39

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 39 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Art and Culture (Religions & Philosophy) question is Option (B): "Village officers". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Religions & Philosophy". You can explore all repeated questions from Religions & Philosophy 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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'Pattakila' is etymologically related to 'Patel'/Patil, indicating rural village administrative authority.

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