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Which of the following statements about the Mahamatya during Mauryan administration is correct?

1. He was the chief priest of the kingdom
2. He acted as a high-ranking civil administrator assisting the king
3. He was responsible only for military training
4. He managed temple rituals and donations

Correct answer: He acted as a high-ranking civil administrator assisting the king

Solution

The Mahamatya was a high-ranking official in the Mauryan administrative system who assisted the king in civil administration. The other options describe religious or purely military roles, which do not fit the term.

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