Practice Bureaucracy (6.1.1.1.3) - Society, Governance, and Ethics in Indian Knowledge Traditions
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Question 1 Easy

What is bureaucracy?

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of a government.

Question 2 Easy

Who authored the Arthashastra?

💡 Hint: He is a notable ancient Indian strategist.

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Question 1

What does bureaucracy help maintain in governance?

Chaos
Order
Confusion

💡 Hint: Think about the role of organization in running a state.

Question 2

True or False: Kautilya emphasized the importance of audits in bureaucracy.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider Kautilya's recommendations on oversight.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically evaluate the role of bureaucracy in contemporary governance using Kautilya's principles. How can his theories apply to modern administrative challenges?

💡 Hint: Consider real-life examples of successful bureaucracies and where they often fail.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a new department that could improve governance based on the principles outlined in the Arthashastra. Explain its role and relevance.

💡 Hint: Think innovatively about current governance needs and how they could relate to Kautilya's strategic thought.

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