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GPSC Class 1-2 2024 · Question 18 of 100

Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Kingdom. 1. The mainstay of economy in this period was agriculture. The Mauryan state founded new agricultural settlements to bring fertile unused land under cultivation. 2. Sitadhyaksha officer was given the responsibility to look after the inland navigation. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

History - Ancient India

  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 only
  3. C1 and 2 both are correct
  4. D1 and 2 both are not correct

Answer: A. 1 only

Explanation

Only statement 1 is correct. The Sitadhyaksha was the superintendent of agriculture, not inland navigation.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 47/2023-24), held 07-01-2024, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers verified against subject knowledge with the official master paper

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