1. UPSC Civil Services
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  3. Ancient History
  4. Which one of the following

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?

(a) Sohgaura Copper-plate
(b) Rummindei Pillar-edict of Ashoka
(c) Prayaga-prasasti
(d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra

Ans: (a) Sohgaura Copper-plate

Explanation:The earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaurais a Maurya record that mentions famine relief efforts.It is one of the very few pre-Ashoka Brahmiinscriptions in India.