(A) In pursuance of his policy of non-violence, Ashoka prohibited the killing of animals for sacrifices.

(R) After the Kalinga war, Ashoka made a resolve not to take up arms and to shun violence.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

(A) The Buddhist Stupa represents the spiritual body of Buddha containing his relics like hair, teeth or bones.

(R) Buddha is represented by symbols like the peepal tree, lotus or wheel on the Sanchi Stupa.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

(A) The land revenue was the chief source of income in the Mauryan empire.

(R) Bhaga was a religious tribute in the Mauryan empire.

1. (R) contradicts (A)
2. (R) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) and (R) are independent of each other.

State any two sources of information about the Mauryan Empire.