Correct Answer: Ashoka encouraged the composition of the Puranas.
Subject: 2025
Explanation: <b>Key Fact</b><br>Ashoka did not encourage the composition of Puranas; that statement is the incorrect one.<br><br><b>Additional Info</b><br>Topic: Mauryan Empire. The correct option is <b>C</b> — Ashoka encouraged the composition of the Puranas.<br><br><b>Why the other options are wrong</b><br><b>Option A</b>: Ashoka appointed special officers called Dhamma Mahamattas. — not the option marked correct for this question.<br><b>Option B</b>: Ashoka used inscriptions for propagation of Dhamma. — not the option marked correct for this question.<br><b>Option D</b>: Ashoka also tried to keep his empire united through propagation of Dhamma. — not the option marked correct for this question.<br><br><b>Exam Trick</b><br>Identify the exact concept tested, then eliminate options that contradict the definition, formula, chronology or fact in the question.<br><br><b>Final Answer</b><br>Option C — Ashoka encouraged the composition of the Puranas.