Political Science · Indian Political Thought
Which is correct about Kautilya's Arthashastra?
- 1. It could be used as a manual of statecraft by any king
- 2. It is categorised as Nitishastra
- 3. It does not focus much on social customs and social laws
- 4. It has traces of both economic and geographical determinism
A1, 2 and 4
B1, 2 and 3
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★The Arthashastra could serve as a manual of statecraft for any king.
★It is categorised as a work of Nitishastra.
★It does not dwell much on social customs and laws.
★It shows traces of economic and geographical determinism.
★Kautilya kept artha, the economy, above dharma in statecraft.
★So every statement about the Arthashastra is correct.
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