Question

According to Megasthenes, the city of Pataliputra was administered by a committee. How many members constituted the committee?

A Ten
B Fifteen
C Thirty
D Forty

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [C]

According to Megasthenes, the Greek historian and diplomat who visited India during the Mauryan Empire, the city of Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) was administered by a committee of thirty members.

The correct answer is C Thirty.

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