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UPSC 1998: Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?
(a)Sohagaura Copper-plate
(b)Rumminidei pillar-edict of Asoka
(c)Prayaga-Prasasti
(d)Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Sohagaura Copper-plate
The 3rd-century BCE Sohgaura copper-plate inscription orders the setting up of state granaries (koṣṭhāgāra) for use in times of distress, making it the earliest known royal directive for preserving food grains; the other inscriptions are several centuries later or unrelated. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sohgaura_copper_plate_inscription?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1998, GS Paper 1, as Question 41. It falls under Ancient History > Mauryan Empire.
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