Q. Each term of which of the following sets denotes a kind of tax / cess during Gupta Era?
Answer: Bali, Udranga, Hiranya
Notes: Various forms of taxes / cess in Gupta era are as follows:

• Bhaga 1 /6th share of produce ‘
• Bhoga Flowers, fruits, milk etc; given to king
• Kara Additional cess
• Bali Religious Tax
• Uparikara Additional cess
• Udranga Tax from permanent peasants
• Hiranya Tax in cash
• Vata Bhuta Tax for wind and water gods

The meaning of some other terms are as follows:

• Khetra Cultivable land
• Khila Barren land
• Aprahata Jungle
• Vasti Basti- Habitable land
• Gapatha Saraha Pastures

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