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Deciphering the Enigma: Ancient Indian Scripts

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Which ancient Indian script is believed to be the earliest known written language in South Asia?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmi is considered the earliest known written language in South Asia, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

What is the significance of the Ashokan edicts in the study of ancient Indian scripts?

  1. They provide examples of various ancient Indian scripts.

  2. They contain inscriptions in multiple languages.

  3. They are written in a standardized form of Brahmi.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashokan edicts are significant because they provide examples of various ancient Indian scripts, contain inscriptions in multiple languages, and are written in a standardized form of Brahmi.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Gandhara region and influenced the development of Central Asian scripts?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kharoshthi was used in the Gandhara region and influenced the development of Central Asian scripts.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Gupta Empire?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gupta script was used in the Gupta Empire.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Pallava kingdom and influenced the development of Southeast Asian scripts?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pallava script was used in the Pallava kingdom and influenced the development of Southeast Asian scripts.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Chola kingdom and is still used in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tamil script was used in the Chola kingdom and is still used in Tamil Nadu.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Maurya Empire and is known for its simplicity and clarity?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmi was used in the Maurya Empire and is known for its simplicity and clarity.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Kushan Empire and is known for its ornate and decorative style?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kharoshthi was used in the Kushan Empire and is known for its ornate and decorative style.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Satavahana kingdom and is known for its rounded and flowing characters?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmi was used in the Satavahana kingdom and is known for its rounded and flowing characters.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Kadamba kingdom and is known for its distinctive square-shaped characters?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada was used in the Kadamba kingdom and is known for its distinctive square-shaped characters.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Chalukya kingdom and is known for its elegant and refined style?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada was used in the Chalukya kingdom and is known for its elegant and refined style.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Rashtrakuta kingdom and is known for its intricate and elaborate characters?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada was used in the Rashtrakuta kingdom and is known for its intricate and elaborate characters.

Which ancient Indian script was used in the Hoysala kingdom and is known for its graceful and flowing characters?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada was used in the Hoysala kingdom and is known for its graceful and flowing characters.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script that was used in the Vijayanagara Empire and is known for its distinctive and ornate style?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada was used in the Vijayanagara Empire and is known for its distinctive and ornate style.

Which ancient Indian script is still used in modern India and is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Gupta

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is still used in modern India and is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

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