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Which one of the following is not true for Mahajanapadas regarding the collection of regular taxes ?

1
Hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the Raja
2
There were taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade
3
Usually tax on crops was fixed at 1/2 (half) of what was produced
4
Herders were expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Ancient India: Prehistoric to Post-Gupta
Topic: Mahajanapadas, Mauryan & Post-Mauryan Era
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation

Option 3 is the correct answer because it states that "Usually tax on crops was fixed at 1/2 (half) of what was produced," which is not true for Mahajanapadas. In reality, the tax on crops during the time of Mahajanapadas was typically fixed at 1/6th of the produce, known as "Bhaga." This was a standard practice and was considered a reasonable share for the king or state to claim from…Read More

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