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Exam Year
2013
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UPSC LevelID: ART_HIS_2013_153 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka bans animal sacrifice on certain festive gathering, that probably included a ban on animal killing as well?
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Correct Option: A
Ashoka's Major Rock Edict I specifically bans animal sacrifice and religious festive gatherings involving the slaughter of animals.