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13481
Who was the 'Sitadhyaksha' in Mauryan administration?
A. Superintendent of Mines
B. Superintendent of Agriculture
C. Superintendent of Ports
D. Superintendent of Commerce
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The 'Sitadhyaksha' was the Superintendent of Agriculture, responsible for crown lands and agricultural production.
13482
Which of the following was the currency in circulation during the Mauryan period?
A. Dam
B. Pana
C. Dinar
D. Rupaka
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The 'Pana', a silver punch-marked coin, was the standard unit of currency used during the Mauryan period.
13483
Which inscription mentions Chandragupta Maurya's governor constructing the Sudarshana Lake?
A. Junagadh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman
B. Hathigumpha Inscription
C. Maski Inscription
D. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
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The Junagadh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman mentions that the Sudarshana Lake was constructed by Pushyagupta, a governor under Chandragupta Maurya.
13484
The 'Saptanga Theory' of the state was propounded by whom?
A. Megasthenes
B. Kautilya
C. Ashoka
D. Manu
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Kautilya (Chanakya) propounded the Saptanga Theory in the Arthashastra, which lists seven limbs (angas) of the state: King, Territory, Fort, Treasury, Army, Ally, and Minister.
13485
Which Mauryan pillar edict is known for not having any animal capital?
A. Sarnath
B. Rampurva
C. Lauriya-Nandangarh
D. None of the above
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All major Mauryan pillars discovered so far are surmounted by animal capitals (Lion, Bull, Elephant). There is no famous pillar edict known specifically for lacking a capital, though some may be damaged.
13486
According to Megasthenes, the administration of Pataliputra was conducted by how many committees?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
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Megasthenes noted that the city administration of Pataliputra was run by six committees (boards), each consisting of five members.
13487
What term was used for the high-ranking officials in the Mauryan administration?
A. Amatyas
B. Tirthas
C. Mantrins
D. Yuktas
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The highest category of officials in the Mauryan administration were known as 'Tirthas'. Arthashastra mentions 18 such Tirthas.
13488
Which ancient Indian drama describes the schemes of Chanakya against the Nandas?
A. Mrichchhakatika
B. Mudrarakshasa
C. Malavikagnimitram
D. Ratnavali
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'Mudrarakshasa', written by Visakhadatta, is a historical play that narrates the ascent of Chandragupta Maurya and the political strategies of Chanakya.
13489
In the Mauryan administration, 'Sannidhata' held which portfolio?
A. Chief Justice
B. Army Commander
C. Chief Treasury Officer
D. Head of Espionage
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The 'Sannidhata' was the Chief Treasury Officer or custodian of the royal treasury and storehouses.
13490
Which Mauryan officer was responsible for the collection of revenue?
A. Sannidhata
B. Samaharta
C. Pradeshika
D. Rajuka
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The 'Samaharta' was the chief collector of revenue and was responsible for maintaining accounts and collecting taxes from various sources.
