Question:
Consider the following statements about
ancient Indian inscriptions:
1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit.
2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the
north-west, was deciphered with the help
of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled
over the area.
3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand,
unique events and routine agricultural
practices do not find mention.
How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements about
ancient Indian inscriptions:
1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit.
2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the
north-west, was deciphered with the help
of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled
over the area.
3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand,
unique events and routine agricultural
practices do not find mention.
How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
Options:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Correct Answer: B) 2
Explanation:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The earliest inscriptions were in Prakrit (Brahmi script), not Sanskrit.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The earliest inscriptions were in Prakrit (Brahmi script), not Sanskrit.