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  1. Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the ‘Pradesika’, ‘Rajuka’ and ‘Yukta’ were important officers at the

    Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradesika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the

    1. Avillage-level administration
    2. Bdistrict-level administration
    3. Cprovincial administration
    4. Dlevel of the central administration
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Ashokan inscriptions mention 'Pradesika', 'Rajuka', and 'Yukta' as important officers at the district (Pradesa) level.

    * 'Pradesika' managed the district administration. * 'Rajuka' handled revenue and judicial matters. * 'Yukta' was a subordinate official involved in administration and record-keeping.

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    History UPSC 2025 Medium

  2. According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could…

    According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Statement 1 is correct: The Arthashastra recognizes several categories of slaves (dasas), including individuals who entered bondage as a consequence of punishment, debt, or distress. Judicial punishment could therefore result in servitude.

    Statement 2 is correct: The Arthashastra provides that if a female slave bore a son to her master, she became entitled to freedom.

    Statement 3 is correct: A son born to a female slave and fathered by her master could receive the legal status and recognition of the master's son.

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    History UPSC 2022 Hard