Multiple choice

In reference to Edicts of Ashoka, consider the following statements:

  1.         The edicts focus on Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, specific religious practices or the philosophical dimension of Buddhism.
  2.         The description of Ashoka’s efforts to spread Buddhism. 3.         Ashoka’s social and animal welfare program.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is incorrect. The edicts focus on social and moral precepts rather than specific religious practices or the philosophical dimension of Buddhism. Statement 2: It is correct. The inscriptions has themes such as Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, the description of his efforts to spread Buddhism, etc. Statement 3: It is correct. The edicts also represent Ashoka’s moral and religious precepts, and his social and animal welfare program. Hence, the correct option is 3.

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