WBCS.LIVE practice question

The portion of the actual produce fixed as state’s share under the Zabti System of Mughals was ___________.

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

Answer options

  1. one-half
  2. one-third
  3. one-fourth
  4. one-fifth

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: one-third

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) one-third 📚 Explanation: Under the 'Zabti' or Dahshala system introduced by Akbar and Raja Todar Mal, the state's share of the agricultural produce was fixed at 'one-third'. This share was calculated based on the average yield and prices of the last ten years. It was a stable and fair revenue system that benefited both the state and the farmers.