Q. Match the following ministers of the Ashta Pradhan with their primary responsibilities:
Official TitlePrimary Responsibility
1. Amatya / MajumdarKeeper of the Accounts and Examiner-General.
2. Sumant / DabirMaintenance of the Royal Diary and Court Records.
3. Waqenavis / MantriManagement of Foreign Affairs and diplomacy.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1: Correct. The Amatya (or Majumdar) was the Finance Minister or Accountant General, checking all accounts of public income and expenditure.
  • Pair 2: Incorrect. The Sumant (or Dabir) was the Foreign Secretary or Minister of Foreign Affairs, dealing with envoys and treaties.
  • Pair 3: Incorrect. The Waqenavis (or Mantri) was the Minister of Interior, Intelligence, and Household Affairs, responsible for recording daily proceedings.
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