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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 96

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q96

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What did the term 'shalabhoga' stand for, concerning revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Land donated for the maintenance of a school.

 Chola Empire – Revenue administration
  • The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty.
  • The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya.
  • Tanjore was the capital of the Cholas. 
  • The Cholas had three major administrative divisions called Central Government, Provincial Government, and Local Government.
  • The land revenue was the main source of income for the Chola Government.
  • Generally, 1/6 of the land yield was collected as tax.
  • Shalabhoga refers to the land for the maintenance of a school.
  • Vellanvagai refers to the Land of non-Brahamana peasant proprietors.