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Mauryan Empire
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Q40. The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts:

The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — II and XIII

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Major Rock Edict II mentions the neighboring southern kingdoms of South India (Cholas, Pandyas, Satiyaputras, and Keralaputras) as well as Sri Lanka (Tamraparni) in the context of establishing medical services for humans and animals. Major Rock Edict XIII also mentions these southern kingdoms while discussing the spread of Dhamma conquest beyond his borders.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q40)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → Mauryan Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — II and XIII

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The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Ancient History (Mauryan Empire) question is Option (C): "II and XIII". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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