Multiple choice

How have Asoka`s edicts survived throughout the centuries?

  1. Because they comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India.

  2. Because they were written on metal alloy pillars.

  3. Because they were written on rocks and stone pillars.

  4. Because both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The fifth sentence answers this. Asokas edicts survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars.`

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