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Which one of the following was not<\/b> a part of the *dhamma* of King Ashoka ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is A) Honouring the king.
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\nAshoka’s *dhamma* was a set of ethical and social principles aimed at promoting well-being, mutual respect, and religious tolerance among his subjects. While subjects were expected to obey the king’s laws, “honouring the king” was not a central tenet of the *dhamma* itself, which focused on righteous conduct towards family, neighbours, religious groups, and general societal welfare.
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\nKey aspects of Ashoka’s *dhamma* included respect for elders, tolerance towards different religious sects (respecting Brahmanas, Shramanas, etc.), care for the elderly, kindness to slaves and servants, non-violence, and working for the welfare of subjects (promoting public works, medical facilities). These principles are well documented in his rock and pillar edicts. The focus was on virtuous behaviour and social harmony rather than a cult of the monarch.
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Which one of the following was not a part of the *dhamma* of King Ashoka ? [amp_mcq option1=”Honouring the king” option2=”Tolerance of religions other than one’s own” option3=”Respecting Brahmanas” option4=”Promoting the welfare of his subjects” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-1 – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct answer is A) Honouring … <\/p>\n

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