Prelims 2021 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.40

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2021 • Q.40

History

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.

In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.

The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.

2021 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.39 Q.41

Syllabus Connection

History of India and Indian National Movement. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.3: Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

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