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Which of the following is not the main economic thoughts given by Kautilya.

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  1. Establishment of statehood

  2. Trusteeship

  3. Industry

  4. Agriculture & Animal husbandry

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trusteeship is not the main economic thoughts given by Kautilya. Following are the top economic ideas of Kautilya. 

1. Wealth
2. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry  
3. Labour 
4. Trade 
5. Value 
6. Population 
7. Slavery 
8 Welfare State 
9. Public Finance 
10. Town Planning and Social Security 
11. Private Property  
12. Justification on Interest 
13. Consumption and Production.

Who wrote the book Arthashastra.

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  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Pandit deendayal upadhyay

  3. Vishnu gupta

  4. Dhanananda

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arthashastra (also Arthasastra) is an ancient treatise on economic, political and military administration of the state. It was written by Chanakya (alsoKautilya, Vishnu Gupta). Arthashastra is the most authentic and important sources for shaping the history of the Mauryan Empire.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was born in 

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  1. 25th Dec 1916

  2. 25th Sept 1916

  3. 19th July 1919

  4. 25th Sept 1919

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Correct Option: B

Based on which theory, the idea of “ Shramev Jayate ” was Introduced.

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  1. Importance of labor & employment

  2. Development of agro & Rural Industries

  3. Rural economics

  4. Industry

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shramev Jayate Karyakram - to create a conducive environment for industrial development primarily through skill training. This skill training helps the labor to better understand their jobs

PM Modi launched this scheme on 16th October

Which of the following is a type of tax exemption proposed by Kautilya as an incentive to increase productivity?

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  1. International taxes on exports.

  2. Relief from taxes to be paid to Zamindars.

  3. Aatithya charges - for the products imported from foreign states.

  4. None of these.

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Correct Option: C