Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): Asoka's dhamma emphasized generosity, kindness and respect for religious traditions.
Reason (R): Asoka tried to hold his empire together with universally applicable principles.

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

Hint:

Ashoka appointed special officers called Dhamma Mahamattas specifically to travel throughout his empire and propagate the principles of Dhamma among his subjects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A