With reference to the book Arthashastra, which of the following statements…
2018
With reference to the book Arthashastra, which of the following statements is/are correct? Statements: It is the oldest masterpiece on Indian State Policy.
There is no description of Mauryan empire and administration in this book. -
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both 1 and 2
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: A
The Arthashastra by Kautilya (Chanakya) is considered the earliest and most important treatise on Indian polity and statecraft. Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the book clearly describes the Mauryan administration, governance, economy, and military system.
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