The correct answer is a - IV, b - III, c - I, d - II. • The Chandragupta Maurya's empire was divided into provinces and the provinces were divided into districts. • Provinces during the Mauryan age with their capital were: +--------------+-------------+ | Province | Capital | +--------------+-------------+ | Uttarapatha | Takshashila | | Paschim Path | Ujayini | | Purva path | Patliputra | | Dakshin Path | Suvarnagiri | +--------------+-------------+ • Magadha was the Central province & the Capital of the entire kingdom. • The Northern Province Uttarpatha had some 'mandals' that were Shakal, Kandhar, and Saurashtra. • At the center of the structure was the king who had the power to enact laws. • Kautilya advised the King to promulgate dharma when the social order based on the Varnas and Ashramas (stages in life) perishes. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha were two trade routes of ancient India. Mathura was located at the junction of these two famous trade routes. • Takshshila, the city sank into insignificance and was finally destroyed by the Huns in the 5th-century CE.