Kautilya’s Arthasastra is a book on

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The correct answer is principles and practice of statecraft. Arthashastra, the classical work of Indian political thought, focuses primarily on Principles and practice of statecraft. The Arthashastra is thought to have been written by Kautilya as a kind of handbook for Chandragupta instructing him in how to reign over a kingdom and encouraging direct action in addressing political concerns without regard for ethical considerations.