Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Question

Assertion (A): According to Ashoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Ans: (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation:Ashoka’s edicts put stress on social harmonyamong the people by spreading ideas of equity insteadof promotion of religion.