Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions : 1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit. 2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area. 3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention. How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

Who among the following was the first to decipher the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts used in the inscriptions of Ashoka?

Consider the following pairs of High Offices and concerned Departments in the Mauryan Administration: 1. Samahartri: Chief Collector of Revenue 2. Dauvarika: Chief of Army 3. Akshapatala: Records-cum…

Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka : 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta" 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointec a new t…

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crisis in the country?

Which one of the following statements about Ashoka's inscriptions is correct?