Ashokan Inscriptions - Officials
Question
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
Options
village-level administration
district-level administration
provincial administration
level of the central administration
Explanation
These officials formed the core of Mauryan district-level administration.
The Pradeshika was the head of the district administration (similar to a modern District Magistrate). The Rajukas were rural administrators in charge of land measurement and justice, while the Yuktas were subordinate revenue officers.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q19
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Ancient: Mauryan & Gupta
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Cl.12 Ch.2
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