WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which rock edict of Ashoka advocates religious tolerance among all sects?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Major Rock Edict X
  2. Major Rock Edict VII
  3. Major Rock Edict XII
  4. Major Rock Edict III

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Major Rock Edict XII

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Major Rock Edict XII šŸ“š Explanation: Ashoka's Major Rock Edict XII is a profound ancient document that explicitly appeals for religious tolerance. In this edict, the Emperor requests that people respect all religious sects and refrain from unnecessarily praising their own sect while criticizing others. It emphasizes that honoring another's sect ultimately elevates one's own.