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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
27 December, 2025
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Q1. What role did the post of Mahāsāmanta play in the Kartikeyapura army?
(A) Mahāsāmanta was only an ordinary soldier
(B) Mahāsāmanta was just a member and less important than other soldiers
(C) Mahāsāmantas were the chiefs of all four divisions of the army and provided high-level military leadership
(D) Mahāsāmanta performed only a ceremonial role in the royal court
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Explanation: The post of Mahāsāmanta represented the highest level of military leadership in the Kartikeyapura army. The term Mahāsāmanta means “great feudal lord” or “supreme military commander.” The chiefs of the four divisions of the army—infantry (Gaulmika), cavalry (Ashvabalādhikrita), elephant corps (Hastibalādhikrita), and camel corps (Ushtrabalādhikrita)—were all designated as Mahāsāmantas. Each of them commanded their respective military divisions. Options A and B underestimate the importance of this post, while option D is incorrect because Mahāsāmantas exercised real military authority.
Q2. Which of the following conclusions is most appropriate regarding the military and civil administration of Kartikeyapura?
(A) Kartikeyapura had only a military structure and no civil administration
(B) Kartikeyapura had a well-organized civil administration but no military system
(C) Kartikeyapura had both well-organized military and civil administrations, including border security, internal order, communication, revenue administration, and a multi-tiered army
(D) Kartikeyapura was disorganized and lacked a clear administrative structure
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Explanation: Kartikeyapura had a highly organized and systematic administration that included both civil and military structures. Civil administration included officials such as Prāntapāla, Ghaṭṭapāla, and Varmapāla for border security; Doṣāparādhika and Duḥsādhyasādhaka for internal law and order; Gamāgami for communication; Pramavātāra for land management; Sauda-Bhaṅgādhikṛta and Kārikā for construction works; revenue officials like Narapati; and high policy-making officials such as Rājamātya, Akṣapaṭalādhikṛta, and Mahāsandhivigrahika.
The military consisted of four divisions—infantry, cavalry, elephant corps, and camel corps—each headed by Mahāsāmantas. This system reflects a highly developed and centralized medieval administration. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the major sources of income during Katyuri rule:
I. Agriculture was the main source of state income
II. Forest resources and minerals were important sources of revenue
III. Trade and commerce were the primary sources of income
IV. Maritime trade was a major source of income
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only II and III
(C) Only III and IV
(D) Only I, II, and III
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Explanation: The economic structure of the Katyuri state was primarily based on agriculture, forest resources, and mineral wealth. Agriculture was the main livelihood and the largest source of revenue in the Himalayan region. Forests and minerals also contributed significantly because of abundant natural resources. Statements III and IV are incorrect because large-scale trade and maritime trade were not primary sources of income in a mountainous region, although limited trade may have existed.
Q4. What was the role of the Kṣetrapāla (Kshetrapal) in the Kartikeyapura state with reference to agricultural development?
(A) Kshetrapal was responsible only for military border defense
(B) Kshetrapal was responsible for the development and improvement of agriculture
(C) Kshetrapal was in charge of land tax collection
(D) Kshetrapal only guarded the state treasury
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Explanation: Kshetrapal was an agricultural development officer whose main responsibility was to promote and improve agriculture in the state. Since agriculture was the primary source of income, this position was extremely important. The Kshetrapal worked on improving farming techniques, developing irrigation facilities, and increasing productivity. Options A, C, and D describe different administrative roles.
Q5. Which of the following correctly describes the duties of the Upachārik or Paṭakoṣchārik officer?
(A) Maintaining land records
(B) Supervising mineral extraction
(C) Being in charge of tax collection
(D) Protecting forest resources
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Explanation: The Upachārik or Paṭakoṣchārik officer was responsible for maintaining land records. The term Paṭakoṣa means land registers, and Chārik refers to an officer or caretaker. This official maintained records of land ownership, area, type of land (agricultural, forest, etc.), and land transactions. This was essential for revenue collection and land administration. Options B, C, and D refer to duties handled by other officials.
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