is a fundamental personality dimension that describes the extent to which people are imaginative and questioning, or conforming and predictable.

The answer is openness to experience versus resistance to new experience.

Explanation:

Often referred to simply as the "openness" dimension, people who rank high on this trait are usually imaginative and creative. They also enjoy new experiences and are willing to learn from their mistakes. On the other side of this dimension, a person who ranks low will probably dislike changes and will struggle with abstract thought.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.

rain should be the answer.