Question

S1: Ashoka, the emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty promoted non-violence and teachings of the Buddha.

S2: Ashoka built pillars from single stone and inscribed religious teachings in Brahmi script.

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S1
• B. S1: True; S2: True; Both the statements are independent statements
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S1

Emperor Ashoka, of the Mauryan Dynasty ruled from 265–238 BCE. His administrative policies promoted non-violence and tolerance. He was also a patron of Buddhism. During his reign, he built pillars out of single stones with religious teachings written in Brahmi Script. He promoted Buddhism through such architectures, the Pillar at Sarnath is one such example.