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GK QUESTION#2228

In the Gupta period system of taxation, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

  1. AAdeya – Fine imposed for offensive speech
  2. BBhaga – The king’s share of agricultural produceCorrect answer
  3. CHiranya – Compulsory labour service
  4. DDhanya – Tax collected in the form of gold bullion
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B. Bhaga – The king’s share of agricultural produce

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Bhaga – the king’s share of agricultural produce. Hiranya denotes payments in money, while dhanya concerns grain. Compulsory labour is vishti. The harvest share should not be confused with every other payment or fine.

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