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Mauryan Empire
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Q42. Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?

Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Maski

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The Minor Rock Edict at Maski (Karnataka) explicitly mentions 'Devanampiya Asoka', confirming that the royal titles 'Devanampiya' and 'Piyadassi' found in other inscriptions belonged to King Ashoka. Other edicts mentioning his personal name include Gujarra, Nittur, and Udegolam.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q42)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → Mauryan Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Maski

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q42

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 42 (Ancient History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Ancient History (Mauryan Empire) question is Option (A): "Maski". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Ancient History" and micro-topic "Mauryan Empire". You can explore all repeated questions from Mauryan Empire in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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