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General Studies (Paper 1) from JKPSC JKAS 2022 Prelims
Subject: General Studies (Paper 1) History Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission Last updated May 9, 2026
JKPSC Prelims 2022 General Studies (Paper 1)

Match the following:
Code                  Description
1.Vellanvagai      a. Land gifted to                                         temples
2. Vellanvagai       b. Land gifts to      non-brahmana peasants
3. Devadatta        c. Land gifted to Jaina institutions
4.Pallichchhandam       d. Land gifted to schools

Correct match is 1 2 3 4:

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Correct Answer: Option A — (b) (d) (a) (c)
Based on the land classifications used during the Chola Period (as described in their inscriptions):
Code Land Category Correct Description 1Vellanvagai(b) Land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors.2Shalabhoga*(d) Land gifted for the maintenance of a school.3Devadana / Tirunamattukkani(a) Land gifted to temples.4Pallichchhandam(c) Land donated to Jaina institutions.
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