CGPSC 2016 · Question 96 of 100

Which of the following pair (tax during Maratha rule in C.G. and its meaning) is not correctly matched ?

General Knowledge

ATakoli - Annual tribute from the zamindars
BSair - Tax on the sales of goods
CPandari - Tax collected from non-agriculturists
DSewai - Amount of pecuniary tax or penalty
ETarai - Tax collected on irrigationCorrect

Answer: E. Tarai - Tax collected on irrigation

Explanation

During the Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh (C.G.), various types of taxes were imposed to manage the administration and generate revenue. Understanding these taxes is crucial for comprehending the economic structure of the time.

Source: CGPSC 2016 official paper

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