Asked: U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996medium Level
ID: 69400a6a128ec97c3fdfdf4e
QUESTION STATEMENT:

'भाग' एवं 'बलि' थे-

‘Bhaga’ and ‘Bali’ were:

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Military Departments
सैनिक विभाग
B
Sources of Revenue
राजस्व के स्रोत
Correct
C
Religious Ceremonies
धार्मिक अनुष्ठान
D
Administrative Divisions
प्रशासकीय विभाग
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B (Sources of Revenue)

'भाग' एवं 'बलि' प्राचीन भारत में राजस्व के स्रोत थे। अर्थशास्त्र से ज्ञात होता है कि राजा भूमि का मालिक होता था, वह भूमि से उत्पन्न उत्पादन के एक भाग का अधिकारी था। इस कर को 'भाग' कहते थे। इसी प्रकार 'बलि' भी राजस्व का स्रोत था।

“Bhaga” and “Bali” were the sources of revenue in ancient India. According to Arthashastra, King was the owner of the land. He had a share in produce from the land. This tax was known as ‘Bhaga’ whereas ‘Bali was also a source of revenue

Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Maurya Empire
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