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UPSC 2015: With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority 2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land 3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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In early-medieval India political power was highly decentralized, so statement 1 is incorrect. Feudalism revolved around (i) land being the main basis of administration and revenue, and (ii) a stratified lord-vassal hierarchy; hence statements 2 and 3 are essential and correct. Therefore, only 2 and 3 constitute the core elements of the feudal system. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/upsc-civil-services-ias-prelims-2015-upsc-released-answer-key-1463479853-1))
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