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History · Mauryan Empire · CSE 1998

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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Answer A (official UPSC key)Asoka's edicts → social harmony more important than religious devotion | Asoka spread ideas of equity, not promotion of religion | R explains A

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