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Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Mauryan administrative system?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 6 · History · Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
  1. Centralised bureaucracy with appointed officials
  2. Use of a written language (Pali) for official records
  3. System of provincial governors (Satraps)
  4. Detailed revenue collection system
Answer
Use of a written language (Pali) for official records

The correct answer is Use of a written language (Pali) for official records — Thus the use of Pali was not a feature.

Step-by-step solution

  1. The Mauryan administration was centralised with appointed officials.
  2. Provincial governors (Satraps) managed provinces.
  3. Revenue was collected systematically through a detailed system.
  4. Official records were kept in Prakrit and Sanskrit, not Pali.
  5. Thus the use of Pali was not a feature.
Common mistake: Mistaking Pali for the official administrative language

Concept tested: Features of Mauryan administration

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