The correct answer is (a). There were 32 divisions in the Mughal Mansabdari System.
The Mughal Mansabdari System was a system of military and civil administration in the Mughal Empire. It was introduced by Akbar in the 16th century. Under this system, officers were appointed to mansabs, which were ranks that were classified into 32 divisions. The higher the mansab, the more powerful and wealthy the officer was.
The mansabdari system was based on the principle of conditional service. This meant that officers were required to provide a certain number of soldiers and horses to the Mughal army. In return, they received a salary and a share of the spoils of war.
The mansabdari system was a complex and efficient system of administration. It helped to maintain order and stability in the Mughal Empire. However, it also led to corruption and nepotism.
(b) They got conditional or Mashrut rank. This is true. Mansabdars were appointed to mansabs on a conditional basis. They were required to provide a certain number of soldiers and horses to the Mughal army. In return, they received a salary and a share of the spoils of war.
(c) Their ‘Sawar’ rank could exceed the ‘Zat’ rank. This is also true. The sawar rank was the military rank of a mansabdar, while the zat rank was his civil rank. The sawar rank could exceed the zat rank, which meant that a mansabdar could have a higher military rank than his civil rank.
(d) All civil and military officers were gives mansabs. This is not true. Only high-ranking civil and military officers were given mansabs. Lower-ranking officials were not given mansabs, but were instead paid a salary.