Multiple choice

Statement A : Alauddin Khalji started the market control Reason R : His aim was to benefit the people of India.

  1. A and R are correct. A correctly explains R

  2. A and R are correct. A does not correctly explain R

  3. A is true but R is wrong

  4. A is wrong but R is correct
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khalji did implement market control policies (Statement A is true). However, his primary motivation was not to benefit the people (Reason R is false). His actual aim was to maintain a large standing army by controlling prices of essential commodities, ensuring soldiers could afford necessities with their fixed salaries. The market control system was for military and administrative efficiency, not public welfare.

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