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The Mughal Empire

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Which among the following was not the major factor for the development of agriculture during Mughal India?

Availability of land in abundance

Availability of cheap labour

Availability of peasants

Availability of tube-wells for irrigation

✓ Correct answer: d)

Availability of tube-wells for irrigation

Explanation

Answer: (D) Availability of tube-wells for irrigation

Explanation:

During Mughal Empire, agriculture developed mainly because of:

abundant land,
cheap labour,
and availability of peasants.

Modern tube-well irrigation was not available during that period. Irrigation depended mainly on wells, tanks, and canals.

Which one of the following statements is most appropriate regarding the zamindars of 16th and 17th century India?

The zamindars were the exploitative class for the peasants.

The zamindars collected revenue on behalf of the state.

They always maintained cordial relations with the villagers.

The zamindars had small piece of lands for personal use.

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Which of the following is a major source to understand agrarian history of 16th and 17th century India?

Revenue records of Agra & Delhi

Relationship between peasants and zamindars

Important chronicle – the Ain-e-Akbari

Types of agricultural crops grown at that time

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