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The question refers to a matching exercise from the UPSC Prelims 2010 regarding Mauryan administration. In Mauryan polity, the Samaharta (A) was the Collector General responsible for revenue collection, matching with 2. The Sannidhata (B) served as the Treasurer and keeper of stores, matching with 1. The Nagarika (C) was the City Magistrate or officer in charge of city administration, matching with 3. The Akshapatalika (D) was the Central Accounts Officer or keeper of records, matching with 4 . The provided options in the prompt (e.g., 3 C IV iii) represent a complex multi-list matching format typical of older UPSC papers. Based on the historical administrative roles, the Samaharta's duties align with revenue collection and the Nagarika with urban administration, confirming the standard matching pattern for these Mauryan officials .