Which one of the following pairs of term and meaning is correctly

Which one of the following pairs of term and meaning is correctly matched?

Gahapati : Slaves

Adimai : Master of a household

Vellalar : Land-less labour

Uzhavar : Ploughmen

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021

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The term ‘Uzhavar’ in ancient Indian context, particularly in South India, referred to ploughmen or cultivators. This meaning correctly matches the description in option D.

Understanding social and economic terms used in ancient Indian texts is important for historical context.

Gahapati was a term for the head of a household, often a wealthy householder or landowner in North India during the ancient period. Adimai refers to slaves, particularly in the Tamil context. Vellalar were a class of wealthy landowners in South India, not landless labour.

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