Question

Choose the correct features of the Ashokan pillars.

• A. Only the royal family had access to them.
• B. They were polished and smooth.
• C. They were made out of single pieces of stone.
• D. Messages of Ashoka were inscribed on them.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B They were polished and smooth.
C They were made out of single pieces of stone.
D Messages of Ashoka were inscribed on them.

The Ashokan pillars were polished, smooth and carved out of single pieces of stone. The pillars had messages of Ashoka inscribed on them, the purpose of which was to spread the king's messages to the common people.