Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Mauryan administration:

1. Districts were administered by a Gopa.

2. Villages were administered by a Sthanika.

3. Autonomous regions were referred to as Apranta.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
  
• B. 2 and 3 only
  
• C. 3 only
  
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only


<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In the Mauryan administration-
Districts were administered under a Sthanik and Villages were administered by a Gopa.
Nagarika was the census officer who was responsible to keep a ready reference data of the farmers, cattle, traders, cowherds etc. This was to ensure that proper tax is levied.