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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched (Ancient Officer – Role)?

1. Samaharta – Chief revenue collector
2. Senapati – Head priest
3. Purohita – Military commander
4. Gramika – Royal treasurer

Correct answer: Samaharta – Chief revenue collector

Solution

In ancient Indian administration, the Samaharta was the chief revenue collector. The other options are mismatched because Senapati was a military commander, Purohita was a priest, and Gramika was a village headman.

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