Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious d

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Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

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The correct answer is A because both statements are true and the reason directly explains the assertion.

Ashoka’s edicts, particularly Major Rock Edict XII, emphasize the importance of restraint in speech and honoring all religious sects to maintain social harmony. He believed that the growth of the essentials of all religions was more vital than mere individual devotion to one's own faith.

To achieve this harmony, Ashoka promoted the concept of Dhamma, which was not a new religion but a code of ethical conduct based on ideas of equity, tolerance, and mutual respect. Since he focused on spreading these universal moral values rather than promoting a specific religious dogma, his actions directly served the goal of ensuring social stability and harmony among his subjects. Thus, the reason correctly explains why social harmony took precedence over religious devotion in his administration.

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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true

Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

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