Question 91
Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts Location in the State of
1. Dhauli - Odisha
2. Erragudi - Andhra Pradesh
3. Jaugada - Madhya Pradesh
4. Kalsi - Karnataka
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
AOptions
BSolution
Let's examine each pair:
1. Dhauli - Odisha: This pair is correctly matched. Dhauli is a significant site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, located near Bhubaneswar in Odisha.
2. Erragudi - Andhra Pradesh: This pair is correctly matched. Erragudi (or Yerragudi) is a site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Jaugada - Madhya Pradesh: This pair is incorrectly matched. Jaugada is another site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, but it is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha, not Madhya Pradesh.
4. Kalsi - Karnataka: This pair is incorrectly matched. Kalsi is a site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, not Karnataka.
Based on factual accuracy, two pairs (Dhauli-Odisha and Erragudi-Andhra Pradesh) are correctly matched. However, as per the provided answer key, three pairs are considered correctly matched in the context of this question.
CStrategy
For questions on ancient historical sites, especially those related to prominent historical figures like Ashoka, it is essential to remember their exact geographical locations. Pay close attention to the state or region mentioned to avoid common errors.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question pertains to Ancient Indian History, specifically the Mauryan period and the geographical distribution of Ashokan edicts.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. While knowing about Ashokan edicts is common, recalling the precise state locations for several sites can be challenging, particularly for sites like Jaugada and Kalsi.