APPSC Group-I Prelims 2023 Paper I · Question 60

Question 60 of the APPSC Group-I Prelims 2023 Paper I (8 January 2023). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. Prelims 2023 · P-I · Q60 · Polity, Social Justice & IR · Amendments & Governance

   Kautilya categorizes the Governments and Heads of Departments into 18 tirthas. Amongst these “Dandapala” is the

   కౌటిల్యుడు ప్రభుత్వాలు, విభాగాల అధిపతులను 18 తీర్థాలుగా వర్గీకరించాడు. వీటిలో “దండపాల” ఏది ?

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   Answer: Officer of the Army Department

   సమాధానం: సైనిక విభాగ అధికారి

   The Arthashastra lists 18 tirthas, the highest officers of the state. The Dandapala was the officer in charge of the army (danda meaning force), while the Durgapala looked after forts and the Antapala guarded the frontiers.

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