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Civil Services Examination · Question 45

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

  1. Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
  2. Sarkar—Paragana—Suba
  3. Suba—Sarkar—Paragana
  4. Paragana—Suba—Sarkar
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Answer: (A) Paragana—Sarkar—Suba

Explanation

Under the Mughals, a Suba (province) was divided into Sarkars (districts), which were divided into Parganas.