State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

UPPCS · Question 47

Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?

  1. Revenue collector
  2. Messenger
  3. Chief officer of forests
  4. Chief officer of the gambling department
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Answer: (A) Revenue collector

Explanation

Bhagadugha was the collector of the king's share (bhaga) of produce, i.e. the revenue officer.