State PCS PYQPrelims 2018

UPPCS · প্রশ্ন 93

The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?

  1. Sardeshmukhi
  2. Chauth
  3. Abwab
  4. Jamadani
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (B) Chauth

ব্যাখ্যা

Chauth was one-fourth of the land revenue the Marathas claimed from territories in return for protection. Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% claimed as hereditary 'head deshmukh'.