Question

Into how many parts was the agricultural land divided during the Mughal period?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Five

Hint:

Remember the mnemonic PPCB: Polaj, Parauti, Chachar, Banjar—Akbar’s fourfold land classification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Akbar’s land classification.
Under the Mughals (notably Akbar), cultivated land was classified into four categories for revenue and assessment purposes: Polaj (regularly cultivated), Parauti (left fallow temporarily), Chachar (fallow for a few years), and Banjar (uncultivated/waste).
Step 2: Evaluate options.
The presence of four distinct categories means the division count is four.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Agricultural land was divided into four parts—hence option (C) Four.