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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan revenue system: 1. The state claimed one-sixth of the produce as tax. 2. The Arthashastra prescribes revenue collection based on measurement of land and produce. Which of the above is/are correct?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Both statements are correct. The state collected one-sixth of the produce as tax, and Kautilya’s Arthashastra gives details of revenue collection practices.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2