UKPSC PCS 2025 · Question 119 of 150

Consider the following statements with reference to the inscriptions of Ashoka: 1. Most of the inscriptions are in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script. 2. The inscriptions found at Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are in the Prakrit language and Kharoshthi script.

History

AOnly 1
BOnly 2
CBoth 1 and 2Correct
DNeither 1 nor 2

Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Most Ashokan inscriptions are in Prakrit-Brahmi, while those at Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are in Prakrit-Kharoshthi.

Source: UKPSC Combined Upper PCS Prelims 2025 GS (Paper-I) held 29-Jun-2025, Series-A (SDJ), via teachingninja.in; answers from UKPSC provisional answer key Series A (prepp.in)

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