UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    The superintendent of weights and measures in the Mauryan administration was

    A)  Samsthadhyaksha  

    B)  Lavanadhyaksha

    C)  Shulkadhyaksha   

    D)  Pautavadhyaksha

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Pautavadhyaksha: The super intendent of weights and measures in Mamyan administration. Samthadhyaksha: They checked malpractices in trade. Lavananyadhyaksha:  They were the salt superintendent, as the manufacture of salt was a government monopoly. Sulkadhyaksa: He was the collector of customs and tolls.


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