In which state The Jaugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located?
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SSC CGL 7th March 2020 Shift-3
Uttarakhand
Incorrect AnswerAndhra Pradesh
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The Jaugada Rock Edict is an ancient inscription attributed to the Mauryan King Ashoka.
- These edicts were created to spread his teachings and policies.
- Option: 2, Odisha
- The correct location of the Jaugada Rock Edict is in the state of Odisha.
- It is found in the Ganjam district of Odisha.
- The site is an important historical record of Ashoka's rule and his embrace of Buddhism.
- Option: 1, Uttarakhand
- While historically significant, Uttarakhand is not associated with Ashoka's edicts.
- Option: 3, Gujarat
- Gujarat has other Ashokan rock edicts, but Jaugada is not among them.
- Option: 4, Andhra Pradesh
- Like Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh also has edicts, but not the Jaugada one.
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