Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Gupta administration:

1. Bureaucracy was more elaborate than Mauryan administration.

2. Elements of feudalism can be observed.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bureaucracy in Gupta administration was less elaborate compared to the Mauryan administration.

Few elements of feudalism like decentralisation of administration, practice of making land grants to brahmanas were started during the Gupta period.