Read the following lines and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option :

I felt myself dwarfed standing next to the majestic Emperor Asoka. Asoka led two lives, one as a ruthless conqueror and the other as a compassionate ruler. The man I stood beside was the one who had just returned from conquest. But victory had been obtained at a heavy cost: the battle of Kalinga claimed the lives of at least 300,000 people and an equal number were wounded. I saw everyone looking at Asoka who fell on his knees and removed his armour and crown. His face was pale, reflecting the death surrounding him. He looked at the sky. He saw the bright cool moon shining and God's grace pouring down on mother earth. And he looked down at the horror he had created, making blood flow everywhere. In that moment of beauty and horror - the silver moonlight and the suffering and pain on the ground, when Nature itself seemed to speak out against what he had wrought, Ahimsa Dharma was born. Emperor Asoka embraced God's command to propagate love for human beings through this doctrine.

When he says, "I felt myself dwarfed standing next to the majestic Emperor Asoka", the author:

(A) is talking about the difference in height.
(B) is trying to convey the ruthless nature of Asoka and thus felt terrified.
(C) is trying to convey how great a King Asoka was.
(D) does not like King Asoka.
(E) is pointing out the duality in King Asoka's life.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(C) Only

The one that best reflects the author's intention when saying "I felt myself dwarfed standing next to the majestic Emperor Asoka" is: (C) Only.

Here's why the other options are less likely:

• (A) and (B): While the passage mentions Emperor Asoka's majesty, there's no indication of a fear reaction or focus on his ruthless nature. The emphasis is on Asoka's stature rather than evoking specific emotions.
• (A) and (D): The passage doesn't directly mention a height difference or dislike for Asoka. The feeling of being dwarfed relates to Asoka's powerful presence, not physical height or dislike.
• (E) and (C): While pointing out the duality in Asoka's life is plausible, it's not the only aspect conveyed.
• Option (C) accurately captures the sense of awe and admiration inspired by Asoka's grandeur.