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Q: In Kautilya's Saptanga siddhanta, "Amatya" represents which of the following?
  • A. Area
  • B. Friend
  • C. Ministers and officials
  • D. Fort
Correct Answer: Option C - Saptanga Theory of Kautilya: The seven components of a state are Svami (the king), Amatya (ministers and official), janapada (the territory), Durga (a fortified capital), Kosha (the treasury), Danda (Justice or force), and Mitra (ally).
C. Saptanga Theory of Kautilya: The seven components of a state are Svami (the king), Amatya (ministers and official), janapada (the territory), Durga (a fortified capital), Kosha (the treasury), Danda (Justice or force), and Mitra (ally).

Explanations:

Saptanga Theory of Kautilya: The seven components of a state are Svami (the king), Amatya (ministers and official), janapada (the territory), Durga (a fortified capital), Kosha (the treasury), Danda (Justice or force), and Mitra (ally).