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Q: Under Mauryan administration the 'Sitadhyaksha' was the officer in charge of :
  • A. agriculture
  • B. customs
  • C. market
  • D. mines
Correct Answer: Option A - The Administration of the Mauryan Empire was centralized on the basis of Arthashastra. The idea and order of the king was the highest in all aspects of administration. According to Chanakya the seven components of the state are king, amatya, district, fort, treasure, force and friend. For administrative convenience, the central administrative system was divided into several parts (1) Panyadhyaksha (President of commerce) (2) Sitadhyaksha (President of state Agriculture Department) (3) Sunadhyaksha (Chairman of the abattoir) etc.
A. The Administration of the Mauryan Empire was centralized on the basis of Arthashastra. The idea and order of the king was the highest in all aspects of administration. According to Chanakya the seven components of the state are king, amatya, district, fort, treasure, force and friend. For administrative convenience, the central administrative system was divided into several parts (1) Panyadhyaksha (President of commerce) (2) Sitadhyaksha (President of state Agriculture Department) (3) Sunadhyaksha (Chairman of the abattoir) etc.

Explanations:

The Administration of the Mauryan Empire was centralized on the basis of Arthashastra. The idea and order of the king was the highest in all aspects of administration. According to Chanakya the seven components of the state are king, amatya, district, fort, treasure, force and friend. For administrative convenience, the central administrative system was divided into several parts (1) Panyadhyaksha (President of commerce) (2) Sitadhyaksha (President of state Agriculture Department) (3) Sunadhyaksha (Chairman of the abattoir) etc.