Socio-Economic Systems of India
Indian Social Systems: Jajmani, Bara Balute, and Mirasi
The correct matching is: Jajmani (North India), Bara Balute (Maharashtra), Mirasi (Tamil Nadu), and Adade (Karnataka). These are regional variants of traditional service-exchange systems.
Primary Reference: Standard Educational Reference
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Exam Year
2020
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Jajmani, B. Bara Balute, C. Mirasi, D. Adade
List-II
1. North India, 2. Karnataka, 3. Maharashtra, 4. Tamil Nadu
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Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Traditional Indian village economies were organized through complex systems of hereditary occupational services and reciprocal exchanges, varying by region.
Authentic Source Evidence
Anthropological and historical studies identify specific regional terminologies for these service-exchange systems, such as the Jajmani system in the North and the Balutedari in the West.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What was the economic basis of the Jajmani and Balute systems?"
They were based on non-market, hereditary exchanges where service castes provided labor/goods in exchange for a fixed share of the harvest.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"These regional terms reveal the underlying structural similarity of the Indian village economy across diverse linguistic boundaries."
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