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Misc UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I - List II

A) Jajmani - 1) North India
B) Bara Salute - 2) Karnataka
C) Mirasi - 3) Maharashtra
D) Adade - 4) Tamil Nadu

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2”.
List I List II Details
Jajmani North India The Jajmani system is a traditional system of mutual exchange between castes, prevalent in North India.
Bara Salute Maharashtra Bara Salute is a form of honorific salute in Maharashtra.
Mirasi Tamil Nadu The Mirasi system is associated with Tamil Nadu, where Mirasis are hereditary musicians or genealogists.
Adade Karnataka Adade is a term related to the traditional village administration system in Karnataka.

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