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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Match List – I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Officer) – List – II (Duty)

A. Talar – 1. Guard of Octroi
B. Pattakola – 2. Officer of cases of Dacoity
C. Sahsadhipati – 3. Officer of Night Guards
D. Baladhip – 4. Village Tax Collector

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 3 4 2 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 4 2 1”.
Title Role
Talar Officer of Night Guards
Pattakola Village Tax Collector
Sahsadhipati Officer of cases of Dacoity
Baladhip Guard of Octroi
Octroi is a local tax collected on various articles brought into a district for consumption.

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