Question
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of lands. Which one of the following was meant for the maintenance of school?
NDA
General Ability
General Studies
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 2)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Tirunamattukkani
- B. Shalabhoga
- C. Vellanvagai
- D. Pallichhandam
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
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