Match List – I (Officials) with List – II (Departments) and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below : List – I (Officials) List – II (Departments) a. Lakshanadhyaksha i. Superintendent of Mints b. Sitadhyaksha ii. Superintendent of Commerce c. Pautavadhyaksha iii. Superintendent of Agriculture d. Panyadhyaksha iv. Superintendent of Weights and Measures
Officials and Departments Matching
This question requires matching ancient Indian officials (List – I) with their corresponding departments (List – II). Careful analysis of the titles helps determine the correct association.
Matching Officials with Departments
| List – I (Official) | List – II (Department) | Correct Match |
| a. Lakshanadhyaksha | i. Superintendent of Mints | a-i |
| b. Sitadhyaksha | iii. Superintendent of Agriculture | b-iii |
| c. Pautavadhyaksha | iv. Superintendent of Weights and Measures | c-iv |
| d. Panyadhyaksha | ii. Superintendent of Commerce | d-ii |
Reasoning for Matches
- Lakshanadhyaksha: This official was associated with the mint or coinage, hence the Superintendent of Mints.
- Sitadhyaksha: The term 'Sita' traditionally refers to a plough and agricultural activities, indicating the Superintendent of Agriculture.
- Pautavadhyaksha: This title relates to measurement, specifically weights and measures, making them the Superintendent of Weights and Measures.
- Panyadhyaksha: This official was responsible for trade and commerce, functioning as the Superintendent of Commerce.
Based on these associations, the correct combination is a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii.
Important Questions from Administration & Economy
Malik Ambar brought revolutionary changes in the agrarian and revenue structure of the Nizam Shahi kingdom. In this context which of the following provisions are correct ?
(A) Malik Ambar abolished the farming of land revenue collection
(B) He initiated a system of glance-survey (nazar-pahani)
(C) Under nazar-pahani land was divided into baghat and nabud
(D) The maximum rate of land revenue was decide between 1/4 and 2/3 of the produce on different classes of soil
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements regarding Malik Ambar are correct:
(A). Malik Ambar was sold at Ahmadnagar to chingiz khan, the minister of Murtaza Nizam shah |
(B). Battle of Bhatvadi was one of the decisive battles in the history of Deccan won by Malik Ambar
(C). In 1607, Malik Ambar transferred his capital to Khirki, about 10 miles from Daulatabad
(D). Malik Ambar defeated Abdullah khan, the Governor of Gujarat
(E). Malik Ambar's revenue system was based primarily on Raja Todarmal's model
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
In the context of Mughal administration, the term ‘polaj’ stood for a:
- Who among the following officers was not a functionary under the Mauryan Administration ?
- Who among the following used to look after the army during the Sultanate period ?
