Match the following. Ryot Village Mahal Peasant Nij Cultivation on ryot’s lands Ryoti Cultivation on planter’s own land
Social StudiesClass 8CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
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Ryot |
Peasant |
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Mahal |
Village |
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Nij |
Cultivation on planter’s own land |
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Ryoti |
Cultivation on ryot’s land |
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