Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan administration:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only

Explanation:

The city had a different committee to look after the regulation of affairs. The city administration was divided into different committees for Record of births and deaths, Industrial art, Trade and commerce, Public sale of goods, Collection of taxes on Merchandise & Entertainment and surveillance of foreigners. Hence, Option A is correct.

Arthashastra dealt with military, statecraft, economic policy etc among the administration. Hence, Option B is incorrect.