Which of the following tax was taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour in Chola empire?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vetti.
In the Chola Empire, a tax that was taken not in cash but in the form of forced labor was known as "Vetti." Vetti was a system of compulsory labor imposed on certain communities for the benefit of the state.
This labor could be utilized for various purposes such as construction of public infrastructure, maintenance of irrigation systems, or other state projects. It was a form of corvée labor where individuals were obligated to perform unpaid work for the state instead of paying taxes in cash.