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Trap Type Practice

Scope Confusion

The option describes something real but applies it to the wrong context — wrong state, wrong article, wrong committee. UPSC tests whether you know where facts belong, not just that they exist.

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Sample Questions (2025)

2025 Q29History
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
(a) village-level administration
(b) district-level administration
(c) provincial administration
(d) level of the central administration
Answer: (b)
Trap: Scope Confusion
Candidates may confuse these with provincial officials (Mahamatras) or village-level officials (Gramika). Pradeshika, Rajuka, and Yukta operated at the district (Janapada) level, between provincial and village administration.
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