Q. Which of the following statements with regard to monarchical governance and revenue in the Later Vedic Age is/are correct?
1.A permanent standing army maintained directly by state treasury funds established.
2.The king and his administrative staff subsisted on regular taxes such as Bhaga and Shulka.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The king did not possess a professional standing army maintained year-round; the royal militia was still mobilized from local tribal units during times of war.
- Statement 2 is correct: Taxation became structured and compulsory. Revenue included Bhaga (agricultural tax, usually of produce), Shulka (trade duties), and Bali (which converted from a voluntary gift into a mandatory tribute).
