The unique administrative post 'Waqia-Navis' in the Mughal imperial state apparatus was tasked with which specific responsibility? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The unique administrative post 'Waqia-Navis' in the Mughal imperial state apparatus was tasked with which specific responsibility?
A. Supervising royal charity kitchen systems
B. Recording news and daily court proceedings
C. Auditing provincial accounts
D. Commanding frontier artillery batteries
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A 'Waqia-Navis' was an official news-writer appointed to provincial headquarters to record local events and send direct reports back to the central court.

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The 'Red Fort' in Delhi has a 'Diwan-i-Am' and 'Diwan-i-Khas'. They were used for:
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Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Diwan-i-Am was for public audiences, Diwan-i-Khas for private.

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Correct Answer: Option B


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B. The Yadavas
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Correct Answer: Option D


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