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Kautilya’s Arthashastra deals with the aspects of
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Correct answer: Political policies
Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Political policies 📚 Explanation: Kautilya’s Arthashastra is an ancient Indian statecraft manual that primarily deals with political policies, military strategy, and economic administration. It outlines the duties of a king, foreign policy, and the organizational structure of a kingdom. While it contains minor references to social and economic life, its central theme is the art of governance and political realism. It is considered one of the most comprehensive guides on statecraft from antiquity.