Kadamba Script

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When was the Kadamba Script first used?

  1. 4th century CE

  2. 5th century CE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 7th century CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script was first used in the 4th century CE.

Where was the Kadamba Script primarily used?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script was primarily used in Karnataka.

What language was the Kadamba Script used to write?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script was used to write Kannada.

What are some of the characteristics of the Kadamba Script?

  1. It is a syllabary.

  2. It has a large number of consonants.

  3. It has a small number of vowels.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script is a syllabary, has a large number of consonants, and a small number of vowels.

What are some of the notable inscriptions written in the Kadamba Script?

  1. The Talagunda Inscription

  2. The Halmidi Inscription

  3. The Banavasi Inscription

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Talagunda Inscription, the Halmidi Inscription, and the Banavasi Inscription are all notable inscriptions written in the Kadamba Script.

What is the significance of the Kadamba Script?

  1. It is one of the earliest scripts used in India.

  2. It is the ancestor of the Kannada script.

  3. It is a valuable source of information about ancient Indian history.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script is one of the earliest scripts used in India, the ancestor of the Kannada script, and a valuable source of information about ancient Indian history.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Kadamba Script?

  1. It is a syllabary.

  2. It has a large number of consonants.

  3. It has a large number of vowels.

  4. It is written from left to right.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script has a small number of vowels, not a large number of vowels.

What is the name of the king who is credited with introducing the Kadamba Script?

  1. Mayurasharma

  2. Kakusthavarma

  3. Shiva Skandavarman

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayurasharma is credited with introducing the Kadamba Script.

In which state of India was the Kadamba Script primarily used?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script was primarily used in Karnataka.

What is the name of the script that evolved from the Kadamba Script?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kannada script evolved from the Kadamba Script.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Kadamba Script?

  1. It is a syllabary.

  2. It has a large number of consonants.

  3. It has a large number of vowels.

  4. It is written from left to right.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script has a small number of vowels, not a large number of vowels.

What is the name of the king who is credited with introducing the Kadamba Script?

  1. Mayurasharma

  2. Kakusthavarma

  3. Shiva Skandavarman

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayurasharma is credited with introducing the Kadamba Script.

In which state of India was the Kadamba Script primarily used?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script was primarily used in Karnataka.

What is the name of the script that evolved from the Kadamba Script?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kannada script evolved from the Kadamba Script.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Kadamba Script?

  1. It is a syllabary.

  2. It has a large number of consonants.

  3. It has a large number of vowels.

  4. It is written from left to right.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kadamba Script has a small number of vowels, not a large number of vowels.

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