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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020 — General Studies · Question 40 of 200

Q40
History of IndiaMughal Empire
In reference to the Mughal period's revenue collection system, 'Zabti' means
  1. a.estimate
  2. b.yield per unit area
  3. c.based on yield of crops
  4. d.1/3rd of total yield

Answer: (B) yield per unit area

Under the Zabti system (developed under Akbar by Todar Mal), land was measured and cash revenue was fixed based on average yield and prices per unit area.