2017 · Q43
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Office held):
- ASamahartri,
- BSamnidhatri,
- CSamsthadhyaksha,
- DAntaravamshika
List II (Official):
- 1Chief of the Palace Guards,
- 2Chief collector of revenue,
- 3Treasurer,
- 4Superintendent of markets
Code: A B C D
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- A2 4 3 1
- B3 4 1 2
- C2 4 1 3
- D3 1 4 2
Explanation
In Mauryan administration the Samahartri was the chief collector of revenue (2), the Samnidhatri (sannidhata) the treasurer in charge of the royal stores (3), the Samsthadhyaksha the superintendent of markets (4), and the Antaravamshika the chief of the palace guards (1). This division of fiscal and security offices reflects the Arthashastra tradition of Mauryan administration. The correct code A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 corresponds to option (B), as confirmed by verified solved keys.