search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: What was the duty of the officer called Samaharta (Collector) ?
  • A. To reserve the state treasury
  • B. Security assurance
  • C. To correspond
  • D. Tax assessment
Correct Answer: Option D - During the Maurya period, the highest officer of the revenue department was the Samaharta (Collector) whose main function was to assess taxes. Many employees like Customs Head. Sutra Head, Currency Head etc. worked under him. Study of Kautilya's Arthashastra provides information regarding the central organization of the Maurya Empire. During this period, various departments of governance were called 'Tirtha', whose number was 18.
D. During the Maurya period, the highest officer of the revenue department was the Samaharta (Collector) whose main function was to assess taxes. Many employees like Customs Head. Sutra Head, Currency Head etc. worked under him. Study of Kautilya's Arthashastra provides information regarding the central organization of the Maurya Empire. During this period, various departments of governance were called 'Tirtha', whose number was 18.

Explanations:

During the Maurya period, the highest officer of the revenue department was the Samaharta (Collector) whose main function was to assess taxes. Many employees like Customs Head. Sutra Head, Currency Head etc. worked under him. Study of Kautilya's Arthashastra provides information regarding the central organization of the Maurya Empire. During this period, various departments of governance were called 'Tirtha', whose number was 18.