APPSC Group-II Screening Test 2024 · Question 4

Question 4 of the APPSC Group-II Screening Test 2024 (25 February 2024). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. Screening 2024 · Q4 · Indian History · Ancient India

   Which Mauryan officer was the in-charge of Weights and Measures?

   1. Sulkadhyaksha
   2. Samsthadhyaksha
   3. Pautavadhyaksha
   4. Panyadhyaksha

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   1. శుల్కాధ్యక్ష
   2. సమస్థాధ్యక్ష
   3. పౌతవాధ్యక్ష
   4. పణ్యాధ్యక్ష
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   Answer: (3) Pautavadhyaksha

   సమాధానం: (3) పౌతవాధ్యక్ష

   The Arthashastra lists the Pautavadhyaksha as superintendent of weights and measures. The Sulkadhyaksha collected tolls, the Panyadhyaksha supervised trade and the Samsthadhyaksha oversaw markets.

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