Vijayanagara Empire: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2016Medieval History · Vijayanagara Empire
Q1. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya (ruler of Vijayanagar empire), the taxation system was quite well-organized and efficient. The tax rate was fixed between one-third and one-sixth depending on the quality of the land. This method ensured that the tax burden was more equitable, as fertile land produced higher yields and therefore could bear a higher tax rate.
Statement 2 is correct: Commercial taxes consisting of levies, duties and customs on manufactured articles of trade were also levied. Private owners of workshops also paid an industry tax. In addition to the land tax, there were taxes levied on shopkeepers, farm workers, farm servants, laborers, posters, shoemakers, musicians, etc. Grazing and house taxes were also imposed.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2016
(c) Both 1 and 2
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Vijayanagara Empire (Medieval History), asked from 2003 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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