Q. Who among the following introduced the ‘Satrap’ system of government?

[A] Kushans

[B] Indo – Greeks

[C] Mauryans

[D] Satavahanas

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: The Central Asian conquerors introduced new styles in administration. For instance, the Indo-Greeks introduced the practice of military governorship wherein they appointed military governors called strategos while the Kushanas introduced the ‘Satrap’ system of government, under which the empire was divided into numerous satrapis and each satrapi was placed under the rule of a satrap.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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