Q. Agricultural land was divided by Akbar into four categories. Polaj land came under which category?
(a) Land left uncultivated for more than 5 years
(b) Land left fallow for 1 year
(c) Land used regularly for cultivation
(d) Barren land not fit for cultivation
Ans: (c) Land used regularly for cultivation
Explanation: Polaj land, as classified by Akbar, came under the category of (c) land used regularly for cultivation. Polaj land referred to the agricultural land that was cultivated every year without any period of fallow or rest. It was considered productive and suitable for continuous cultivation. Akbar implemented a systematic land classification system known as the “Bandobast” or “Todar Mal’s Bandobast” to assess and categorize agricultural land based on its productivity and usage.