Question

Assertion (A): The Chola Dynasty helped in the development of agriculture in South India.

Identify the statement from the options below that does not support the assertion:

• A. The Cholas divided the Kingdom into Sabhas and subdivided into Samithis for better agricultural administration.
• B. The Cholas allotted the Doab region to farmers in order to increase cultivation in their empire.
• C. The Cholas introduced the iqta system in the Kaveri region.
• D. The Cholas constructed canals along the river Kaveri to improve irrigation facilities for agriculture.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The Cholas introduced the iqta system in the Kaveri region.

The Cholas increased agricultural facilities by building canals for irrigation. They divided land and local administration offices called Samitis to assist in the local development of agriculture. Iqta system was introduced by Delhi sultanate and not by the Chola Empire. To increase cultivation in his empire, Sultanate ruler Ghiyas ud din Balban, allotted the fertile Doab region to farmers.