Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Mahamatta) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Anta-mahamatta | 1. Women’s welfare |
| B. Ithijhakha-mahamatta | 2. Spread of Dhamma |
| C. Dhamma-mahamatta | 3. Associated with city administration |
| D. Nagalaviyohalaka-mahamatta | 4. In-charge of frontier areas |
Code :
A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
– **Anta-mahamatta:** Anta means end or border. These officials were in charge of the frontier areas of the empire. (Match A with 4)
– **Ithijhakha-mahamatta:** Also known as Stri-adhyaksha Mahamatta, these officials were responsible for supervising and promoting the welfare of women. (Match B with 1)
– **Dhamma-mahamatta:** These officials were specially appointed by Ashoka to propagate Dhamma, ensure its observance, and look after the welfare of different religious and social groups. (Match C with 2)
– **Nagalaviyohalaka-mahamatta:** These officials were judicial officers appointed in the cities (Nagara) to administer justice. (Match D with 3)