Q. The officers of the village during the Guptas period were
(a) Uparika
(b) Gramika and Bhojak
(c) Kotwal
(d) Vishaypati
Ans: (b) Gramika and Bhojak
Explanation:
The correct answer is (b) Gramika and Bhojak.
During the Gupta period, the officers responsible for the administration of villages were known as Gramika and Bhojak.
Gramika was the village headman or administrator who oversaw the day-to-day affairs of the village. They were responsible for maintaining law and order, resolving disputes, and collecting taxes and revenue.
Bhojak, on the other hand, was an official who acted as a revenue collector. They were responsible for the assessment and collection of taxes and other forms of revenue from the villagers.
Both Gramika and Bhojak played crucial roles in the local governance and administration of villages during the Gupta period. They worked in coordination to ensure the smooth functioning of the village and the collection of revenue for the empire.
