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

Which one of the following statements regarding Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect?

(a) These are highly polished
(b) These are monolithic
(c) The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape
(d) These are parts of architectural structures

Ans: (d) These are parts of architectural structures

Explanation:Ashoka stone pillars were meant to spread hisDhamma (not the part of architectural structure).