WBCS.LIVE practice question

The term ‘Vetti’ in Chola empire is related to ____________.

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

Answer options

  1. part payments
  2. army
  3. forced labour
  4. gold coins

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: forced labour

Explanation: The correct answer is C. forced labour. The term Vetti in the context of the Chola Empire referred to a system of unpaid, compulsory labour imposed on lower castes and peasants by local authorities or landowners. It was a form of forced labour where people were required to perform services without remuneration, often for agricultural or state-related work.