Indian Epigraphy Set 1

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This set of Indian Epigraphy Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Indian Epigraphy Set 1

Q1 | What is the official publication of Archaeological Survery of India till 1977?
  • the royal indian antiquary
  • epigraphica indica
  • indian archaeologist
  • indian antiquary
Answer: epigraphica indica
Q2 | What is the subject that dealt in the Uttaremerur Inscription?
  • administration at the centre
  • agricultural reforms
  • local self governance
Answer: agricultural reforms
Q3 | Who were known as Variyars?
  • accountants
  • officers in charge of royal palace
  • landlords
  • executive officers subordinate to sabha
Answer: executive officers subordinate to sabha
Q4 | Which dynasty is associated with Uttaeramerur Inscription?
  • pandya
  • chera
  • chola
  • aye
Answer: chola
Q5 | In which state does Maski edict of Asoka situate?
  • karnataka
  • gujarat
  • sindh
  • baluchistan
Answer: karnataka
Q6 | Which inscription mentioned priyadarshan and Asoka?
  • brahmagiri
  • dauli
  • girnar
  • maski
Answer: maski
Q7 | Asokan edicts are inscribed on ---
  • pillars
  • stones
  • rocks
  • all the three are correct
Answer: pillars
Q8 | What was the language used in the Eastern Part of Asok’s empire?
  • prakrit
  • magadhi
  • aramic
  • greek
Answer: magadhi
Q9 | What was the script used in the Asokan edicts in eastern part of Inda?
  • grrek
  • khroshti
  • brahmi
  • devanagiri
Answer: brahmi
Q10 | Who deciphered the script used in Asokan inscriptions?
  • james princep
  • alexander cunningham
  • william jones
  • william smith
Answer: james princep
Q11 | What are the inscriptions in which Asoka’s name is mentioned explicitly?
  • maski, gujarra nittur
  • maski, gujarra
  • nittur, maski, dauli
  • maski, girnar, nittur
Answer: maski, gujarra nittur
Q12 | Which inscription deals with Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism?
  • bhabru
  • kandahar
  • yerragudi
  • brahmagiri
Answer: bhabru
Q13 | Which inscription of Asoka among the following located at Rajasthan?
  • yerragudi
  • bhabru
  • brhamagiri
  • maski
Answer: bhabru
Q14 | Which Major Rock edict of Asoka mention the south Indian dynasties like chola, Keralputrasand Pandyas?
  • third major rock edict
  • second major rock edict
  • seventh major rock edict
Answer: second major rock edict
Q15 | Who deciphered the Kharoshti script?
  • james princep
  • alexander cunningham
  • james mill
Answer: james princep
Q16 | What is the archaic and ornamental form of Grantha?
  • pallava grantha
  • western grantha
  • tigalari
  • medieval grantha
Answer: pallava grantha
Q17 | Which among the following is the official era of Nepal?
  • saka era
  • vikrama
  • kali
  • kollam
Answer: vikrama
Q18 | Which is the official Era of India?
  • saka
  • vakrama
  • kollam
  • kali
Answer: saka
Q19 | Who founded the Vikrama Samvat?
  • vikramaditya
  • sthanu ravi varma
  • khareval
  • satakarni
Answer: vikramaditya
Q20 | When is the beginning of Saka Era?
  • 72 ad
  • 78 bc
  • 76 ad
  • 78ad
Answer: 78ad
Q21 | Which ruler’s accession denotes the beginning of Saka Era?
  • chashtana
  • kanishka
  • samudragupta
  • rudrasena
Answer: chashtana
Q22 | Kollavarsham is used in which country?
  • tamil nadu
  • kerala
  • andhra
  • karnataka
Answer: kerala
Q23 | When is the origin of Kollam Era?
  • 825 ad
  • 852 bc
  • 825 bc
  • 856 ad
Answer: 825 ad
Q24 | In which script the Tharisapalli Copper Plate was written?
  • kolezhuth
  • vatteluthu
  • grantha
  • prakrit
Answer: vatteluthu
Q25 | Who was the Jewish merchant leader singed in the copper plate?
  • david
  • rehoboam
  • hasmonean
  • joseph rabban
Answer: joseph rabban
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