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Change and Development in Rural Society — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologyChange and Development in Rural Society2 Marks
Question
What does the term 'Begar' mean?
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Answer

‘Begar’ means free labour. This practice was prevalent in several parts of northern India. Under these practice members of low ranked caste groups had to provide labour for a fixed number of days per year to the village zamindar or landlord.

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