NDA 2025
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- General Studies
NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Studies
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of lands. Which one...
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of lands. Which one of the following was meant for the maintenance of school?
Options
- ATirunamattukkani
- BShalabhoga
- CVellanvagai
- DPallichhandam
Correct answer
B. Shalabhoga
Step-by-step solution
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land:
Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors.
Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas.
Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school.
Devadana / Tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples.
Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions.
Therefore, Shalabhoga was the land meant for the maintenance of a school.
Answer: Shalabhoga
Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors.
Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas.
Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school.
Devadana / Tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples.
Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions.
Therefore, Shalabhoga was the land meant for the maintenance of a school.
Answer: Shalabhoga