Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly matched? 1. First major rock edict : Prohibition of animal sacrifice 2. Second major rock edict : Appointment of Dhamma Mahamattas 3. Third major rock edict : Religious tolerance amongst all sects Choose the correct answer from below given codesbr: |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: First Edict: Declared prohibition of animal sacrifice

Second Edict: Medical treatment of humans and animals, planting beneficial medicinal herbs and roots, fruits, and the digging of wells.
Third Edict: Mentions Pradeshikas, Rajukas, and Yuktas and their need for going on tours of inspection every five years as part of their other duties, preaching dhamma, and also adopting liberal attitude towards Brahmanas and Shramanas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT