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

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).