Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Agraharas are rent-free villages historically granted to Brahmins.
2. Brahmadeyas refer to tax-free lands typically given for religious or scholarly purposes.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Notes: Agraharas were historically entire villages or lands granted rent-free to Brahmins, primarily in ancient and medieval South India, to promote learning and religion. Brahmadeyas refer to lands donated to Brahmins, recognized as tax-free, which served religious, social, and educational purposes.

• Statement 1 is correct: Agraharas are indeed rent-free villages granted to Brahmins.
• Statement 2 is correct: Brahmadeyas are tax-free lands, typically supporting Vedic learning and religious activities.

Thus, both statements accurately describe these traditional land grants in Indian history.