WBCS.LIVE practice question

In Mughal administration, the official designated as 'Amil-Guzar' was responsible for which of the following?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Maintenance of law and order in the city.
  2. Assessment and collection of land revenue in the district.
  3. Auditing of royal household accounts.
  4. Supervision of military intelligence and spies.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Assessment and collection of land revenue in the district.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Assessment and collection of land revenue in the district. šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Amil-Guzar' was the head of the revenue department at the Sarkar (district) level during the Mughal period. His primary duties included the assessment of crops and the direct collection of revenue from the farmers. He was instructed to act as a father to the peasants and encourage them to bring more land under the plow.