Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
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UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)
village-level administration
Incorrect Answer district-level administration
Correct Answerprovincial administration
Incorrect Answerlevel of the central administration
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Village-level administration
- Incorrect. These officers were not primarily concerned with village-level governance.
- Option 2: District-level administration
- Correct. Ashokan inscriptions indicate that 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka', and 'Yukta' were officers involved in district-level administration, dealing with local governance and administration.
- Option 3: Provincial administration
- Incorrect. While they reported to provincial authorities, their main role was at the district level.
- Option 4: Level of the central administration
- Incorrect. These officers were not directly part of the central administration.
- Correct Answer: Option 2, District-level administration
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By: Heena