UPSC Prelim 2025 Paper I

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

Verified Answer
A. village-level administration
B. district-level administration
C. provincial administration
D. level of the central administration

Explanation:

In Mauryan administration under Ashoka, Pradeshikas, Rajukas, and Yuktas were key officials primarily responsible for district-level administration, including revenue collection, justice, and public welfare.