Question : What was the purpose behind the Pillars of Ashoka?
Option 1: To spread bherighosha
Option 2: To spread mass conversion
Option 3: To spread sectarian faith
Option 4: To spread the dharma policies
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Correct Answer: To spread the dharma policies
Solution : The correct answer is To spread the dharma policies.
The edicts and pillars are the earliest examples of the Buddhist faith in tangible form. The inscriptions uphold Ashoka's Buddhist beliefs and his intention to disseminate the dharma across his realm. Ashoka conveyed his words about Buddhism through the pillar.
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Question : Who among the following was the first Mauryan ruler who tried to spread his message to the people through inscriptions?
Option 1: Chandragupta
Option 2: Ashoka
Option 3: Brihadratha
Option 4: Bindusara
Question : The enormous amount of energy released in the explosion of an atomic bomb is due to the
Option 1: Conversion of mass into energy
Option 2: Conversion of chemical energy into heat energy
Option 3: Conversion of mechanical energy into nuclear energy
Option 4: Conversion of neutrons into protons
Question : Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of
Option 1: Samudragupta
Option 3: Chandragupta
Option 4: Harshavardhana
Question : Banabhatta was the court poet of__________.
Option 1: Harsha vardhana
Option 3: Kumaragupta
Question : The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by
Option 1: Kanishka
Option 3: Mahakashyap Upali
Option 4: Sabakami
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