Q. Consider the following:

1. Sandhivigrahika
2. Kumaramatyas
3. Amatya
4. Uparika

Which of the following is the correct order of these terms based on their hierarchical significance in the Gupta administration from highest to lowest?
Answer: 2 1 3 4
Notes: In the Gupta administration, the Kumaramatyas (2) were functionaries often involved in high-level governance and recruitment. Next, the Sandhivigrahika (1), who was responsible for peace and war, played a crucial role but was subordinate to the Kumaramatyas. The Amatya (3) served as a minister or high official, while the Uparika (4) was a provincial governor, typically lower in rank than the Amatya. This hierarchy indicates that the Kumaramatyas held the highest authority, followed by the Sandhivigrahika, then the Amatya, and finally the Uparika. Thus, the correct order is 2 1 3 4.

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