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Q6. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: | Term | Description | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Eripatti | Land revenue which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank | | 2. Taniyurs | Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins | | 3. Ghatikas | Colleges generally attached to the temples | Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?

In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:

TermDescription
1. EripattiLand revenue which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. TaniyursVillages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. GhatikasColleges generally attached to the temples

Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • Ancient History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Pair 1 is correctly matched: In South Indian village administration, 'Eripatti' was tank land or revenue reserved specifically for the maintenance and repair of village irrigation tanks.

Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: A 'Taniyur' was a distinct, large administrative unit consisting of a big village or revenue unit functioning independently under Chola administration. Land or villages donated to Brahmins were called 'Brahmadeya' or 'Agrahara'.

Pair 3 is correctly matched: 'Ghatikas' were institutions of higher learning, often attached to Hindu temples in ancient and early medieval South India (notably under the Pallavas).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Land grants to Brahmins are standardly called Brahmadeya/Agrahara, showing that definition 2 is incorrectly paired with Taniyur.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q6)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → South Indian Kingdoms
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 6 (Ancient History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Ancient History (South Indian Kingdoms) question is Option (D): "1 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Ancient History" and micro-topic "South Indian Kingdoms". You can explore all repeated questions from South Indian Kingdoms 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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Land grants to Brahmins are standardly called Brahmadeya/Agrahara, showing that definition 2 is incorrectly paired with Taniyur.

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