Q. With reference to the edicts of Ashoka, consider the following statements:
1.The Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka are found only in the north-western and southern parts of the subcontinent.
2.The Kandahar edicts are unique for being inscribed in Greek and Aramaic.
3.Ashoka’s edicts emphasize state expansion through military conquest and the glorification of war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Major Rock Edicts are found across India—from Afghanistan and Pakistan in the northwest to Odisha in the east and Karnataka in the south—not just the northwest and south.
- The Kandahar edicts are indeed written in Greek and Aramaic, making them unique.
- Ashoka’s edicts reject violence and military conquest, instead promoting peace, dhamma, and welfare.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
