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Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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Consider the following statements about Mauryan Administration

1.Provincial governors were mostly appointed through open competition among masses.

2.Regular census was conducted by officials.

3.Both civil and criminal Courts existed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

2 and 3 only

The first statement is incorrect. Provincial governors during the Mauryan period were not appointed through open competition among the masses. Instead, they were appointed by the emperor based on loyalty, administrative capability, and other factors.

The second statement is correct. Regular census activities were indeed conducted by Mauryan officials to maintain records of the population, collect taxes, and assess the resources of the empire.

The third statement is correct. Both civil and criminal courts existed in the Mauryan administration to administer justice and resolve disputes among the population.

Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct