Q45 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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With reference to medieval India,which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

A Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
B Sarkar—Paragana—Suba
C Suba—Sarkar—Paragana
D Paragana—Suba—Sarkar

Correct answer: (a) Paragana—Sarkar—Suba

Explanation

  1. A

    Paragana—Sarkar—Suba

    Paragana — Sarkar — Suba. Smallest to largest Mughal unit.

  2. B

    Sarkar—Paragana—Suba

    Sarkar — Paragana — Suba. Sarkar is larger than pargana.

  3. C

    Suba—Sarkar—Paragana

    Suba — Sarkar — Paragana. Descending, not ascending.

  4. D

    Paragana—Suba—Sarkar

    Paragana — Suba — Sarkar. Suba is the province, above sarkar.

Summary. Official key is (a). Ascending size in Mughal administration: pargana (group of villages), sarkar (district), suba (province).

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