Which one of the following is not true for Mahajanapadas regarding the collection of regular taxes?

Correct option is A

"Usually tax on crops was fixed at ½ (half) of what was produced" is not true for the Mahajanapadas regarding the collection of regular taxes.

During the period of the Mahajanapadas, the usual tax on crops was typically one-sixth of the produce, known as Bhaga. This was a standard rate for agricultural taxation, and it was not as high as half of the produce.

Information Booster:

·       The Mahajanapadas were large states that existed in ancient India during the 6th century BCE, with structured economies and taxation systems.

·       The agricultural tax, Bhaga, was typically fixed at one-sixth of the produce, not half.

·       Herders, traders, and hunters were all subject to various forms of taxes, either in kind (animals, goods) or through barter systems.

·       Forest produce collected from hunters and gatherers was used to support the king's court and administrative systems.

·       The taxation system in the Mahajanapadas was crucial for maintaining the state's economy and funding its military and administrative structures.

Additional Knowledge:

·       Option (a) is incorrect because a tax rate of half of the produce would have been too high and unsustainable for farmers.

·       Option (b), (c), and (d) accurately reflect the taxation practices of the Mahajanapadas.

·       The system of taxation was designed to support the growing administrative needs of these early states while keeping the tax burden manageable for the population.