Read the following statements:
Assertion (A): Mauryan states was a highly centralized state.
Explanation (E): Vast Mauryan empire was divided into provinces, which were usually governed by the princes.
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
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Both (A) and (E) are true and (E) is the correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (E) are true but (E) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true, but (E) is false.
4
(A) is false, but (E) is true.
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