Consider the following information regarding administrative and court officials: Functionary Assigned Role 1. Madhyamasi Mediator appointed to settle civil disputes 2. Kshata Spy tasked with gathering intelligence 3. Akshavapa Accountant and superintendent of gambling/dice games 4. Spasa Gatekeeper or keeper of the royal household In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 3 and 4 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Row 1 is correctly matched: Madhyamasi acted as an arbitrator or mediator in local disputes.
Row 2 is incorrectly matched: Kshata managed palace security and royal household affairs.
Row 3 is correctly matched: Akshavapa maintained administrative accounts and oversaw gambling games.
Row 4 is incorrectly matched: Spasa served as covert intelligence agents or spies for the Rajan.