alleryIn the Arthashastra, a just punishment should be proportional to what?
AThe seriousness of the crime
BThe wealth of the accused
CThe rank of the accused
DThe mood of the judge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The seriousness of the crime
Punishment should match the offence, so a serious crime earns a heavier penalty than a minor one.
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