Q. Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the ‘Pradeshika’, ‘Rajuka’ and ‘Yukta’ were important officers at the

Explanation : 

Ashokan inscriptions indicate that the ‘Pradeshika’, ‘Rajuka’, and ‘Yukta’ were important officers at the district-level administration.

Pradeshika: Often considered the head of the district, responsible for general administration, revenue collection, and maintaining law and order. They also conducted tours every five years to audit the administration of their areas.

Rajuka: These officers were in charge of land measurement and boundary-fixing. During Ashoka’s time, they were also granted judicial powers and were responsible for public welfare measures in their districts. Rajukas were subordinate to Pradeshikas.

Yukta: These were subordinate officers, primarily responsible for revenue collection and providing secretarial assistance to the Pradeshikas and Rajukas.