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GK QUESTION#2212

Which of the following Ashokan rock edicts declares prohibition of animal sacrifice?

  1. AMajor Rock Edict - IV
  2. BMajor Rock Edict - ICorrect answer
  3. CMajor Rock Edict - II
  4. DMajor Rock Edict - III
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B. Major Rock Edict - I

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Major Rock Edict I restricts animal killing for sacrifice and describes reductions in slaughter in the royal kitchen.

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