History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2020 History
Which of the following statements are correct about the balutedars of the Deccan? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Balutedars were village servants and artisans.
- 2. The Watandar balutedar had a permanent right to work and to receive remunerations in the village.
- 3. The Upari balutedars had no permanent rights in the village and were migratory.
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★All three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The balutedars were village servants and artisans of the Deccan.
★The Watandar balutedar had a permanent right to work and to receive remunerations in the village.
★The Upari balutedars had no permanent rights in the village and were migratory.
★This distinction marked the settled and the mobile village servants.
★So all three statements about the balutedars are correct.
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