Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the

Question

Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the

1. A. village-level administration
2. B. district-level administration (Correct answer)
3. C. provincial administration
4. D. level of the central administration

Correct Answer

Option B — district-level administration

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is district-level administration.

Key Points

• Ashokan edicts identify Pradeshika (equivalent to a district magistrate), Rajuka (officer dealing with land records and justice at the village/district level), and Yukta (clerical/revenue official) as officers working at the district level, not at the village or provincial level.