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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 30 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

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When did Ashoka, the Mauryan ruler, die?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 2 i.e. 232 BC.

  • The Maurya ruler Ashoka died around 232 BC. Ashoka was one of the most influential Mauryan rulers.
  • Ashoka is famous for his role in the spread of Buddhism and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence after the Kalinga War.
  • His death marked the end of the Maurya Empire, and the subsequent history of the Indian subcontinent saw a change in political dynamics.