Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which text mentions that Asoka distributed portions of the Buddha’s relics to every important town and ordered the construction of stupas over them?

Options:

Ashokadeva

Kalaashoka

Ashokavadana

Therigata

Correct Answer:

Ashokavadana

Explanation:

According to a Buddhist text known as the Ashokavadana, Asoka distributed portions of the Buddha’s relics to every important town and ordered the construction of stupas over them.