Question

Which among the following statements mainly suggests that the diversity in ideas of different people was respected in the Mauryan empire?

• A. Local families of the respective places were asked to help in governing newly-conquered regions.
• B. Governors were appointed for better ruling.
• C. Spies were appointed for better communication.
• D. Power was divided among different parts of the empire.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Local families of the respective places were asked to help in governing newly-conquered regions.

When a place was conquered by the Mauryans, they often seeked the assistance of the important familes to govern the place. This suggests that the customs, beliefs and practices of the people of that place were often taken into account when implementing laws. This tells us that respecting the diversity of people and their ideas was given importance in the empire.