pyq/2015/prelims/55

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system?

1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority

2. The emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of the 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