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1998 · Q41Ancient HistoryMauryan Empiremoderate

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?

  1. (a)Sohagaura Copper-plate
  2. (b)Rumminidei pillar-edict of Asoka
  3. (c)Prayaga-Prasasti
  4. (d)Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
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Official answer(a) Sohagaura Copper-plate

1998 · Q28Ancient HistoryMauryan Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts, social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A