Match the following

List I	List II
A. Upari	I. A category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas
B. Amla	II. Clerk or Tax Gatherer
C. Desai	III. Property holders or holders of revenue rights
D. Masand	IV. Local Sikh officials in charge of designated sangats or congregations

Correct option is A

Correct Matchings with Explanation:

A. Upari → I. A category of tenancy tenure held under the Marathas

• Explanation:Upari tenants were cultivators who held land temporarily under the Maratha regime, often paying rent but without permanent rights. It was a recognized tenure system in the Maratha agrarian structure.

B. Amla → II. Clerk or Tax Gatherer

• Explanation: The term Amla commonly referred to administrative officials, especially those involved in record-keeping, revenue collection, or clerical duties in Mughal and post-Mughal administrations.
  

C. Desai → III. Property holders or holders of revenue rights

• Explanation:Desais were influential local landholders or village-level revenue collectors in Western India, especially in regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra. They often held inam (granted) lands.

D. Masand → IV. Local Sikh officials in charge of designated sangats or congregations

• Explanation:Masands were appointed by Sikh Gurus to manage regional congregations (sangats) and collect offerings from the community, particularly during the time of Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind.