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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched in accordance with Gupta's administration (Officer–Stated Role)?

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Talavataks – Village Accountant

In Gupta administration, Talavataka (or Talavataks) was the Village Accountant who maintained land records and revenue accounts at the village level. The other pairs are incorrect: Dhruvadhibaranika was a revenue officer (not treasurer); Bhandagaradhikrita was the store-keeper/treasury officer (not chief of police); Utkhetayita was an officer related to excavation/mining, not land survey.

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