In the Mughal administration 'Muhtasib' was-

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A. Military Officer
B. Head of Foreign Affairs
C. an Officer-in-Charge of public morals
D. Officer of Correspondence Department

Answer: an Officer-in-Charge of public morals

Option c is the correct answer. The Muhtasib was an officer in the Mughal administration who was responsible for enforcing Islamic law and maintaining public morals. He was also responsible for inspecting markets and ensuring that weights and measures were accurate. The Muhtasib was a powerful figure in the Mughal administration, and he was often feared by the people.

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