Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : Most Asokan inscriptions were in the Prakrit language.
Reason (R) : The use of Prakrit shows his attempt to spread the message amongst the common people.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Ashoka personalized his edicts by language and region: Prakrit in India's mainland, Aramaic and Greek in the northwestern borderlands (like Afghanistan), matching the local spoken languages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A