Which observational study design recruits a representative sample of a population, asks them to complete a survey, and uses that information to get a "snapshot" of health status in the population at one point in time?

The answer is: Prevalence (Cross-sectional) Survey

Prevalence (Cross-sectional) Survey directly measures the input given by the subjects with the final conclusions, without waiting any special effect from independent variables that implemented by the researchers.  In the case above, the researchers made the conclusion on the health status without giving the patients any drugs or other type of treatment. This is why this can considered as prevalence survey.

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.

i dont believe in religion. lets all be peace