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Question (21)

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Which administrative practice helped Shivaji reduce dependence on Persian in government records?

(A) Introducing Arabic as the official language
(B) Promoting Marathi and Sanskrit for official work
(C) Abolishing written records
(D) Using only local dialects without standardisation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Shivaji promoted Marathi and Sanskrit to make administration more indigenous.

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Question (22)

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The preparation of the Rājyavyavahārakośa mainly benefited officials by

(A) Teaching military strategies
(B) Providing standard administrative terminology
(C) Recording trade statistics
(D) Describing religious festivals

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It standardised official administrative vocabulary.

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Question (23)

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Which responsibility would most likely belong to the Amatya?

(A) Negotiating treaties with neighbouring kingdoms
(B) Preparing the annual financial accounts of the kingdom
(C) Leading the army in battle
(D) Settling legal disputes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Amatya supervised revenue and financial accounts.

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Question (24)

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Which official would prepare and authenticate important royal documents?

(A) Sachiv
(B) Panditrao
(C) Senapati
(D) Nyayadhish

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Sachiv was responsible for official correspondence and records.

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Question (25)

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A neighbouring kingdom sends a diplomatic delegation. Which Aṣṭapradhān member would receive and negotiate with them?

(A) Sumant
(B) Amatya
(C) Senapati
(D) Mantri

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Sumant looked after foreign affairs.

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Question (26)

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If the kingdom faced an external military attack, which minister would play the leading administrative role?

(A) Panditrao
(B) Senapati
(C) Sachiv
(D) Nyayadhish

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Senapati commanded the armed forces.

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Question (27)

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Which official would be primarily consulted before granting religious donations?

(A) Nyayadhish
(B) Panditrao
(C) Sachiv
(D) Sumant

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Religious affairs and charitable grants were supervised by the Panditrao.

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Question (28)

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Which official ensured that justice was administered according to established laws?

(A) Senapati
(B) Nyayadhish
(C) Peshwa
(D) Amatya

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Nyayadhish headed the judicial system.

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Question (29)

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Which feature of Shivaji's administration most clearly reflects the principle of division of labour?

(A) Every minister performed the same duties.
(B) Different ministers were assigned specialised responsibilities.
(C) Military officers collected all taxes.
(D) Religious leaders governed provinces.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Specialisation improved administrative efficiency.

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Question (30)

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Why would maintaining separate ministers for finance, defence and justice improve governance?

(A) It reduced accountability.
(B) It ensured each department received focused supervision.
(C) It eliminated the need for administration.
(D) It concentrated all power in one office.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Department-wise responsibility increases efficiency and accountability.

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Which administrative practice helped Shivaji reduce dependence on Persian in government records?

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The preparation of the Rājyavyavahārakośa mainly benefited officials by

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Which responsibility would most likely belong to the Amatya?

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Question (24)

Which official would prepare and authenticate important royal documents?

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Question (25)

A neighbouring kingdom sends a diplomatic delegation. Which Aṣṭapradhān member would receive and negotiate with them?

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If the kingdom faced an external military attack, which minister would play the leading administrative role?

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Question (27)

Which official would be primarily consulted before granting religious donations?

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Which official ensured that justice was administered according to established laws?

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Question (29)

Which feature of Shivaji's administration most clearly reflects the principle of division of labour?

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Why would maintaining separate ministers for finance, defence and justice improve governance?

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