Ashoka

Asked 25 times across 6 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2022.

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6/4

Exams

Years active

2014–2026

Span

2022

Peak

24/25

Answers

Sample questions

CDS2026

Which of the pairs of Ashokan inscription and location are correctly matched ?

Jaugada : Karnataka
Bahapur : New Delhi
Rajula-Mandagiri : Andhra Pradesh Select the answer

using the codes given below :

A 1 only
B 1, 2 and 3
C 3 only
D 2 and 3 only ✓

✓ Correct answer: (D)

History › Ancient India

GEO2026

Consider the following statements about Ashoka's Dhamma

The theme of Ahimsa is an important aspect of Ashoka's Dhamma
The ceremony of Dhamma is in proper courtesy to slaves and servants
Dhamma consisted of the promotion of Buddhism

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A I and III only
B II and III only
C I and II only
D I, II and III

Answer key not yet available (pending official release)

History › Ancient India

CDS2025

Which one of the following statements about Ashoka's inscriptions is correct ?

A The Major Rock Edict found in Kerala is in Sanskrit.
B Minor Rock Edicts in Bihar are found only in Pataliputra.
C The Dhauli Major Rock Edict makes a mention of the Kalinga War.
D Kalsi in Uttarakhand is a site of Major Rock Edicts. ✓

✓ Correct answer: (D)

History › Ancient India

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