Mauryan Administration — Prelims Questions

With reference to the Mauryan administration, consider the following statements: 1. Dhamma Mahamatras were appointed only during Ashoka's reign 2. The Arthashastra mentions both hereditary and appointed ministers 3. Provincial governors were always members of the royal family 4. The espionage system included both stationary and mobile agents Which of the statements given above are correct?

The term 'Rajuka' in Mauryan administration referred to:

Which of the following best describes the revenue system under the Mauryan Empire?

The Arthashastra's influence on Mauryan administration is evident in:

Consider the following pairs: 1. Samaharta - Chief Revenue Officer 2. Sannidhata - State Storehouse Manager 3. Pradvivaka - Provincial Governor 4. Antapala - Border Security Chief Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?