Match the following:Title Role Peshwa Chief Minister Amatya Finance Minister Sachiva Foreign Secretary Sumant Superintendent
The correct answer is (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 1. This question tests your knowledge of historical titles and their corresponding roles within a specific context (likely the Maratha Empire). Let's break down each match:
- Peshwa: The Peshwa was essentially the Chief Minister, the prime minister and the most powerful person in the Maratha Empire after the Chhatrapati (king). Therefore, (d) 1 is correct.
- Amatya: The Amatya primarily held the responsibility of managing finances, acting as the Finance Minister. Thus, (a) 2 is correct.
- Sachiva: The Sachiva dealt with foreign affairs, making them the equivalent of a Foreign Secretary. This makes (b) 3 correct.
- Sumant: The Sumant's role was more of an administrative supervisor or Superintendent. Therefore, (c) 4 is correct.
The table provided correctly lists these titles and their roles, and understanding their historical context within the Maratha administrative structure is key to answering the question.
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