Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Ashoka’s Dhamma policy emphasized ethical conduct, social responsibility, and religious tolerance rather than specific theological doctrines. Reason (R): Ashoka sought to maintain social harmony and unify a vast multi-ethnic and multi-religious empire. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Options
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Explanation
Both A and R are true and R is the correct eco-geographical classification system dividing explanation of A. the landscape into five distinct environmental Emperor Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma was a zones. These zones were Kurinji (mountainous), universal moral code emphasizing non-violence, Mullai (pastoral), Marutam (agricultural land), truthfulness, mutual respect, and religious Neithal (coastal), and Palai (arid desert). Each tolerance rather than specific sectarian dogmas. Thinai was associated with specific floral, faunal, Ashoka formulated this ethical framework to economic activities, occupation patterns, deities, maintain social order and foster emotional and distinct poetic moods representing human integration across a vast empire inhabited by social life. diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups, ensuring political stability through shared ethical
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