During Akbar’s reign, the land which was cultivated every year and was never left fallow

Q. During Akbar’s reign, the land which was cultivated every year and was never left fallow was known as:

(a) Pulaj

(b) Parauti

(c) Chachar

(d) Banjar

Ans: (a) Pulaj

Explanation: The correct answer is Polaj. For the purpose of making a comparative estimate of the produce of lands, Akbar divided them into four kinds and fixed different revenue to be paid by each. Polaj was the type of land that was cultivated always and was never allowed to lie fallow.