History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2024 History (Cancelled)
Which of the following is not associated with the main tasks of spies under the Mauryan administration?
AKeeping an eye over the ministers
BReporting on government officials
CKnowing the secret of foreign rulers
DCollecting no impressions regarding the feelings of citizens ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Collecting no impressions regarding the feelings of citizens — The answer is collecting no impressions regarding the feelings of citizens.
Explanation
★The answer is collecting no impressions regarding the feelings of citizens.
★The espionage department held an important place in the Mauryan administration.
★Spies, called Gudhapurusha, were of two types, the static Samstha and the wandering Sanchara.
★Their duties were to watch ministers, officials, citizens and neighbouring rulers.
★They also gathered the feelings of the citizens and reported them to the king.
★So the claim that they collected no impressions of citizens is false and is the answer.
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