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UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · Question 21

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?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Aurang was a Persian term for a warehouse/production centre, not a treasury official. Banians were Indian agents of the Company, and Mirasidars were recognised revenue payers in the Madras presidency.