2023 · Q18
Which one of the following activities was not a part of the daily time-table for a King as prescribed in Arthashastra?
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- AReceive reports on defense
- BVisit the town incognito
- CReceive revenue in cash
- DConsult his Council of Ministers
Explanation
Kautilya's Arthashastra (Book 1, Chapter 19) lays down the king's daily timetable in eight parts, covering reports on defence, receipts of revenue in cash, superintendents' reports, consultation with the council of ministers, review of the army, and receiving secret agents. Intelligence gathering was delegated to spies; a personal incognito visit to the town by the king is not part of this prescribed timetable. Hence visiting the town incognito was not prescribed.