Q. Which of the following language/s, the Ashokan edicts and inscriptions written?
1.Prakrit
2.Magadhi
3.Greek
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The edicts were written mostly in the Brahmi script and in Magadhi and Prakrit.

The Kandahar inscriptions are in Greek and Aramaic, while the two inscriptions in north-west Pakistan are in Kharosthi script.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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