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Q100. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Ancient site) | List-II (Archaeological finding) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Iqta | 1. Marathas | | B. Jagir | 2. Delhi Sultans | | C. Amaram | 3. Mughals | | D. Mokasa | 4. Vijayanagara | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Ancient site)List-II (Archaeological finding)
A. Iqta1. Marathas
B. Jagir2. Delhi Sultans
C. Amaram3. Mughals
D. Mokasa4. Vijayanagara

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

The correct pairings of medieval land/revenue assignment systems with their respective polities are:

  • Iqta (A-2): Revenue assignment to military commanders under the Delhi Sultanate.
  • Jagir (B-3): Land revenue assignment granted to mansabdars under the Mughal Empire.
  • Amaram (C-4): Military land grants assigned to Amaranayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire.
  • Mokasa (D-1): Revenue grants/assignments distributed to commanders/officials under the Marathas.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Iqta is quintessentially Delhi Sultanate (A-2) and Jagir is Mughal (B-3), instantly leading to option (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q100)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q100

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 100 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (B): "A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Medieval Trade & Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Medieval Trade & Economy 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 Medieval Trade & Economy UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Iqta is quintessentially Delhi Sultanate (A2) and Jagir is Mughal (B3), instantly leading to option (b).

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