Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

In which language most of the Asokan inscriptions were written?
1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
3. Tamil
4. Hindi

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 2

1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit (answer)
3. Tamil
4. Hindi

Most Asokan inscriptions were in the Prakrit language while those in the northwest of the subcontinet were in Aramaic and Greek. Most Prakrit inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script; however, some, in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi. The Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in Afghanistan.