With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
AIt was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
BIt was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
CThe forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
DThe eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 (GS-I, Set A), Q.10. Official answer key: A.
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