The Arthashastra of Kautilya gives an extensive account of water structures that were built during t...........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

The Arthashastra of Kautilya gives an extensive account of water structures that were built during the period of the Mauryan Empire. Consider the following with reference to it.

1. No taxes were collected from cultivators who used water solely for irrigation purposes.

2. Water bodies like reservoirs and tanks were state property and could not be privately owned.

3. A set of punishments were prescribed for various violations of water laws.

4. Different rate of taxes applied on different methods of drawing water from these sources.

How many of the statements above is/are correct ?

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

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Explanation:

water supply systems were well managed within the framework of strict rules and regulations.
Statement 1: Different types of taxes were collected from the cultivators depending upon the nature of irrigation. Exemptions from payment of water rates were given for building or improving irrigation facilities.
Statement 2: Water bodies like reservoirs, bunds and tanks were also privately owned and the owner was free to sell or mortgage them.
The owner could also sell water to others in return for a share of the produce. In the absence of the owner, the water bodies were to be maintained by the people of the village.
Statement 4: The tax rate was 25% of the produce in respect of water drawn from natural sources like rivers, tanks and springs.
For water drawn from storages built by the King the tax rate varied according to the method of drawing water. For instance, it was 20% of the produce for water drawn manually, 25% for water drawn by bullocks and 33% for that diverted through channels.