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Consider the following pairs : Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts Location in the State

  1. 1.Dhauli Odisha
  2. 2.Erragudi Andhra Pradesh
  3. 3.Jaugada Madhya Pradesh
  4. 4.Kalsi Karnataka

How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

  1. A.Only one pair
  2. B.Only two pairs
  3. C.Only three pairs
  4. D.All four pairs
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Only two pairs

Ashoka's major rock edicts are important sources for understanding his reign and policies. Dhauli and Jaugada are located in Odisha, while Erragudi is in Andhra Pradesh. Kalsi is situated in Uttarakhand. Therefore, only the pairs for Dhauli, Erragudi, and Jaugada are correctly matched with their respective states.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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