Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

The best preserved pillar erected by Ashoka is that of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lauria - Nandangarh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lauria - Nandangarh”.
The best preserved pillar erected by Ashoka is that of Lauria-Nandangarh, a small town in the West Champaran district of Bihar, India.

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