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Q212. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar - Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

  1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State
  2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India Company
  3. Mirasidar - Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2020 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

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Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: 'Aurang' is a Persian term referring to a warehouse or commercial depot where goods and merchandise were assembled before export. Pair 2 is correctly matched: 'Banian' (or Banyan) was an Indian merchant, broker, or agent employed by the English East India Company or European private traders to conduct local business. Pair 3 is correctly matched: Under the Ryotwari system in South India, 'Mirasidars' were recognized as hereditary proprietors of land and designated direct revenue payers to the State.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q212)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 212 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Early Colonial Period". You can explore all repeated questions from Early Colonial Period 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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