Q. Towards health care, the most important measures taken by Ashoka was/were:
(a) He opened dispensaries for the treatment of both human beings and animals
(b) He got the herbs and plants, needed for medical purposes, cultivated
(c) Both (a) and (b) above
(d) He made arrangements for safe drinking water in the whole of his empire
Ans: (c) Both (a) and (b) above
Explanation:
The most important measures taken by Ashoka towards healthcare were (c) Both (a) and (b) above.
Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor, implemented significant measures to promote healthcare within his empire. Let’s examine the options:
(a) He opened dispensaries for the treatment of both human beings and animals: Ashoka established dispensaries that provided medical treatment not only to human beings but also to animals. This step demonstrated his concern for the well-being and healthcare of all living beings within his empire.
(b) He got the herbs and plants, needed for medical purposes, cultivated: Ashoka took initiatives to cultivate and promote the growth of herbs and plants required for medical purposes. This included encouraging the cultivation of medicinal plants and ensuring their availability for healthcare needs.
Therefore, Ashoka’s measures included opening dispensaries for treatment and cultivating medicinal herbs and plants, making both options (a) and (b) correct.
