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With reference to administrative offices in early historic India, which of the following officer–function pairs is correctly matched?

1. Ayuktaka — Provincial revenue officer
2. Senapati — Chief judicial authority
3. Nagaraka — Head of temple rituals
4. Dandapala — Supervisor of trade guilds

Correct answer: Ayuktaka — Provincial revenue officer

Solution

Ayuktaka was an administrative officer connected with revenue and local administration in early historic India. The other options mismatch the known functions of Senapati, Nagaraka, and Dandapala. Therefore, the correct pair is Ayuktaka — Provincial revenue officer.

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