Question

Which statement on Ashoka’s Dhamma is not correct?

• A. It was philosophical and sectarian.
• B. It was an ethic of social conduct.
• C. It was not to be identified with any of the prevailing faiths.
• D. It aimed at concord of communities and amity among all religious sects and people.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was philosophical and sectarian.

Ashoka’s Policy of Dhamma
- Neither a new religion nor a new philosophy.
- It was a way of life, duties, responsibilities and moral obligations.
- Political purpose, apart from upholding a broad social and moral code of conduct.