Question
History Question on Ashoka, the Emperor Who Gave Up War
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Asokan inscriptions ?
(A) Most Asokan inscriptions were in Prakrit language.
(B) Most Prakrit inscriptions were written in the Kharosthi script.
(C) Most Prakrit inscriptions of Asoka were written in Brahmi script.
(D) Aramaic script was used for inscriptions in South India.
(E) Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in the northwest of the subcontinent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(C), (D), (E) Only
B
(A), (D), (E) Only
C
(A), (C), (E) Only
D
(A), (B), (C) Only
Answer
(A), (C), (E) Only
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C): (A), (C), (E) Only