Read the excerpt from the Edicts of Ashoka.
They (my officers) work among soldiers, chiefs, householders, the poor, the aged—for their welfare and happiness—so that they may be free from harassment. The officers work for the proper treatment of prisoners, towards their unfettering, and if the officers think, "This one has a family to support," "That one has been bewitched," "This one is old," then they work for the release of such prisoners. They work here, in outlying towns, in the women's quarters belonging to my brothers and sisters, and among my other relatives. They are occupied everywhere.
What is the main idea of the edict?
Women, the elderly, and prisoners should be given special treatment.
Ashoka’s officers have the power to make decisions on their own.
Ashoka’s officers are watching what people are doing all the time.
Ashoka’s officers would treat all citizens with respect regardless of status.
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The required answer is option A: Women, the elderly, and prisoners should be given special treatment.
Explanation:
Ashoka’s edicts were all about Dhamma. He believed in dhamma and bestowed a special duty on his officers that the women, the elderly as well as the prisoners must be given proper care and treatment. They were also members of the society and it was the duty of the officers to take care of them.
Hence, the required answer is option A: Women, the elderly, and prisoners should be given special treatment.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
All people no matter the status should be respected. This answer is the correct one!
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