In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term - Description 1. Eripatti - Land, revenue from which was set apart for the main- tenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs - Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas - Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

1. Pair 1 is correctly matched. In the context of South Indian history, particularly during the Chola period, 'Eripatti' referred to a special category of land. The revenue generated from this land was specifically set apart for the maintenance of the local village tank (eri), which was crucial for irrigation. 2. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. 'Taniyurs' were large villages or administrative units, often centered around major temples, which enjoyed a significant degree of autonomy during the Chola period. They were distinct administrative entities, not specifically villages donated to Brahmins. Lands or villages donated to Brahmins were known as Brahmadeya. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. 'Ghatikas' were important centres of learning in ancient and medieval South India, functioning essentially as colleges or universities. These were often attached to temples and played a crucial role in higher education, particularly in Sanskrit and Vedic studies.