The 'Uparika' in Gupta administration was responsible for:
- Village administration
- Provincial governance
- Tax collection
- Military command
Answer: Provincial governance
In Gupta administration, 'Uparika' was the governor of a province (Bhukti). Below him were 'Vishayapati' (district officer) and 'Gramika' (village headman), forming a hierarchical administrative structure. [[30]]