In the light of the administrative structure during the Gupta period, consider the following statements:

The governor of bhukti was known as uparika and was directly appointed by the king.

The head of the guild of traders was called prathamakulika.

The administrative body in towns was known as Adhisthanadhikarana and consisted of four members.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The governor of bhukti was known as uparika and was directly appointed by the king: This is correct. The uparika served as the governor of a province, appointed by the king.
The head of the guild of traders was called prathamakulika: This is incorrect. The head of the guild of traders was known as sarthavaha, while prathamakulika was the chief of artisans.
The administrative body in towns was known as Adhisthanadhikarana and consisted of four members: This is correct. It included representatives from various important sections of society.

Thus, two of the statements are correct.

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The governor of bhukti was known as uparika and was directly appointed by the king: This is correct. The uparika served as the governor of a province, appointed by the king.
The head of the guild of traders was called prathamakulika: This is incorrect. The head of the guild of traders was known as sarthavaha, while prathamakulika was the chief of artisans.
The administrative body in towns was known as Adhisthanadhikarana and consisted of four members: This is correct. It included representatives from various important sections of society.

Thus, two of the statements are correct.

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