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Consider the following statements regarding the revenue administration and land classification implemented under Emperor Akbar: 1. Polaj was land that remained uncultivated for five or more years to regain its fertility. 2. Parauti was land left fallow temporarily to recover its agricultural productivity. 3. Banjar was prime cultivable land that yielded crops annually without interruption. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only✓ Correct Answer
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

Under Akbar's land revenue system devised by Raja Todar Mal, agricultural land was categorized into four types based on fertility and cultivation frequency. Polaj was land under continuous cultivation yielding crops every year, making statement 3 incorrect. Parauti was fallow land left uncultivated temporarily to recover fertility, making statement 2 correct. Banjar was degraded land left uncultivated for five or more years, making statement 1 incorrect.

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