With reference to the administrative structure during the Gupta Empire, consider the following statements:

The Kumaramatyas were responsible for recruiting high officials and maintained their own offices.

The Sandhivigrahika was a title that first appeared under Samudra Gupta.

The practice of issuing land charters began during the Gupta period.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The Kumaramatyas were responsible for recruiting high officials and maintained their own offices: This is correct. The Kumaramatyas played a crucial role in the recruitment of officials and had their own administrative offices.
The Sandhivigrahika was a title that first appeared under Samudra Gupta: This is correct. The title of Sandhivigrahika, meaning minister of peace and war, was first documented during Samudra Gupta's reign.
The practice of issuing land charters began during the Gupta period: This is correct. The Gupta period saw the establishment of the practice of issuing land charters, which became more widespread in later medieval times.

Thus, all three statements are correct. The correct answer is (C) All three.

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All three

The Kumaramatyas were responsible for recruiting high officials and maintained their own offices: This is correct. The Kumaramatyas played a crucial role in the recruitment of officials and had their own administrative offices.
The Sandhivigrahika was a title that first appeared under Samudra Gupta: This is correct. The title of Sandhivigrahika, meaning minister of peace and war, was first documented during Samudra Gupta's reign.
The practice of issuing land charters began during the Gupta period: This is correct. The Gupta period saw the establishment of the practice of issuing land charters, which became more widespread in later medieval times.

Thus, all three statements are correct. The correct answer is (C) All three.

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