Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka’s Dhamma is not correct ?
1. Major Rock Edict XIII is of paramount importance in understanding the Ashokan policy of Dhamma.
2. The Policy of Dhamma was an attempt at founding a new religion.
3. Major Rock Edict III relates to social welfare measures like medical centres for animals as well as men, road construction and planting of medicinal herbs.
4. Pillar Edict I states that through the king’s care and love of Dhamma it had grown and that it was the king’s principle to administer affairs.
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 4
(d) None of these
Ans: (b) 2 and 3
