Statements such as "minority groups need to take responsibility for their own predicament" and "in order to succeed, people need to stop complaining and start working" do not take into account environmental factors. these are examples of:

(a) stereotypical beliefs.
(b) guiding principles for action.
(c) cultural tolerance.
(d) challenging culture-bound values.

(A) stereotypical beliefs.

Explanation:  Stereotypical beliefs are those beliefs that are mistaken values followed by people with faith .These values or beliefs tend to be completely or partially false.It is usually based on the outside part and presence of person and neglecting the actual interior behavior.

The statements mentioned in the question are describing about the stereotypical beliefs by blaming minority groups for their unpleasant state.Also stating that rather than complaining , people should focus work and neglect environmental factors.

Other options are incorrect because principles for conducting action does not relate with statement. Cultural tolerance describe no discrimination regarding people of other culture. No one is challenging the values of the culture .Thus, the correct option is option (A).

answer; (c) a law code that provides believers with a set of pratical laws to regulate their daily lives

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.