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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Ashokan inscriptions: 1. Major Rock Edicts are found mostly in North India. 2. The Kalinga Rock Edicts are at Dhauli and Jaugada. Which is/are correct?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Major Rock Edicts are found across India, especially the south and northwest. Kalinga Rock Edicts at Dhauli and Jaugada detail Ashoka’s remorse after the Kalinga war.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 only