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Ancient Indian Inscriptions

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Which of the following is the earliest known inscription in India?

  1. Indus Valley Script

  2. Brahmi Script

  3. Kharoshthi Script

  4. Gupta Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Script, dating back to around 2500-1900 BCE, is the earliest known form of writing in India.

What is the significance of the Ashokan Inscriptions?

  1. They provide insights into the life and teachings of Ashoka.

  2. They record the extent of Ashoka's empire.

  3. They mention the Mauryan administration and its policies.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashokan Inscriptions are valuable sources of information about Ashoka's reign, his policies, the extent of his empire, and the Mauryan administration.

Which script was primarily used for writing the Ashokan Inscriptions?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ashokan Inscriptions were primarily written in the Brahmi Script, which was widely used in ancient India.

What is the significance of the Hathigumpha Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Kharavela.

  2. It mentions the construction of the Kalinga War Memorial.

  3. It records the military campaigns of Kharavela.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hathigumpha Inscription provides valuable information about the reign of Kharavela, his military campaigns, the construction of the Kalinga War Memorial, and other significant events.

Which script was used for writing the Hathigumpha Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hathigumpha Inscription was written in the Brahmi Script, which was commonly used in ancient India.

What is the significance of the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Samudragupta.

  2. It mentions Samudragupta's military conquests.

  3. It records the titles and achievements of Samudragupta.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription provides valuable information about Samudragupta's reign, his military conquests, his titles, and his achievements.

Which script was used for writing the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription was written in the Brahmi Script, which was widely used in ancient India.

What is the significance of the Junagadh Rock Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Rudradaman I.

  2. It mentions the construction of the Sudarshana Lake.

  3. It records the repair of the Sudarshana Dam.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Junagadh Rock Inscription provides valuable information about the reign of Rudradaman I, the construction of the Sudarshana Lake, and the repair of the Sudarshana Dam.

Which script was used for writing the Junagadh Rock Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Junagadh Rock Inscription was written in the Brahmi Script, which was commonly used in ancient India.

What is the significance of the Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya.

  2. It mentions the construction of the Iron Pillar.

  3. It records the military achievements of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription provides valuable information about the reign of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, the construction of the Iron Pillar, and his military achievements.

Which script was used for writing the Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription was written in the Gupta Script, which was used during the Gupta Empire.

What is the significance of the Aihole Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Pulakeshin II.

  2. It mentions the construction of the Aihole Temple.

  3. It records the military achievements of Pulakeshin II.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aihole Inscription provides valuable information about the reign of Pulakeshin II, the construction of the Aihole Temple, and his military achievements.

Which script was used for writing the Aihole Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aihole Inscription was written in the Brahmi Script, which was commonly used in ancient India.

What is the significance of the Mamallapuram Inscription?

  1. It provides information about the reign of Narasimhavarman I.

  2. It mentions the construction of the Shore Temple.

  3. It records the military achievements of Narasimhavarman I.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mamallapuram Inscription provides valuable information about the reign of Narasimhavarman I, the construction of the Shore Temple, and his military achievements.

Which script was used for writing the Mamallapuram Inscription?

  1. Brahmi Script

  2. Kharoshthi Script

  3. Gupta Script

  4. Devanagari Script

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mamallapuram Inscription was written in the Brahmi Script, which was commonly used in ancient India.

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