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Q: The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called ––––––– which was a plough tax paid by every cultivator owning a plough.
  • A. Kara
  • B. Halivakara
  • C. Hiranya
  • D. Sulka
Correct Answer: Option B - The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called Halivkar or Haldand, which was plough tax paid by each cultivator who owned the plough. On the basis of economic utility, the following types of land were in the Gupta period 1. Kshetra - cultivable land 2. Vastu - habitable land 3. Gapatha Sarah, Pasture land - land suitable for cattle fodder 4. Khila land - such land which is not cultivable. 5. Aprahata - The land which used to be wild.
B. The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called Halivkar or Haldand, which was plough tax paid by each cultivator who owned the plough. On the basis of economic utility, the following types of land were in the Gupta period 1. Kshetra - cultivable land 2. Vastu - habitable land 3. Gapatha Sarah, Pasture land - land suitable for cattle fodder 4. Khila land - such land which is not cultivable. 5. Aprahata - The land which used to be wild.

Explanations:

The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called Halivkar or Haldand, which was plough tax paid by each cultivator who owned the plough. On the basis of economic utility, the following types of land were in the Gupta period 1. Kshetra - cultivable land 2. Vastu - habitable land 3. Gapatha Sarah, Pasture land - land suitable for cattle fodder 4. Khila land - such land which is not cultivable. 5. Aprahata - The land which used to be wild.