Consider the following information regarding ancient administrative functionaries: Functionary Assigned Role 1. Takshan Carpenter skilled in woodcraft and chariot making 2. Bhagadugha Official collector of taxes and royal shares 3. Jivagribha Police official tasked with apprehending criminals 4. Palagala Court messenger or courier In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4

[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Row 1 is correctly matched: Takshan was the village carpenter, vital for crafting agricultural tools and chariots.
Row 2 is correctly matched: Bhagadugha was the tax collector who gathered the king’s share (Bhaga) during the Later Vedic state setup.
Row 3 is correctly matched: Jivagribha (along with Ugra) performed law enforcement/police duties.
Row 4 is correctly matched: Palagala served as the king’s messenger or courier.