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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 13

Match the following in the context of the Ashta Pradhan system of the Maratha rulers: a. Sachiva b. Peshwa c. Sumant d. Amatya 1. Prime Minister 2. In-charge of correspondence 3. Finance Minister 4. Foreign Minister

  1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  2. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  3. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

Explanation

Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan: Peshwa (PM), Amatya (finance), Sachiva (royal correspondence), Sumant (foreign affairs), among others.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: Sachiva–correspondence, Peshwa–PM, Sumant–foreign affairs, Amatya–finance.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: the Peshwa was the Prime Minister, not the Sachiva.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: most pairs are wrong.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only code A is correct.