CUET UG Categorised PYQ History Unit 2

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CUET UG Categorised PYQ History Unit 2

History

⏱️ 30 Minutes

❓ 24 Questions

📅 2022, 2023, 2024 &2025

✍️ Long Answers

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CUET UG Categorised PYQ History Unit 2

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QUESTION 1 OF 24

Archaeologists have unearthed several thousand copper coins issued by: (PYQ 2022)

Answer Review

1 Archaeologists have unearthed several thousand copper coins issued by: (PYQ 2022)

A Kushanas

B Romans

C Yaudheyas

D Mauryas

💡 Short Explanation

Yaudheyas were a tribal republic. They issued several copper coins. These coins show their political identity. They also indicate economic activity and trade participation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Kushanas

Option B) Romans

Option D) Mauryas

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Kushanas are mainly linked with gold coins.
Option B → Incorrect because Roman coins were foreign trade coins.
Option C → Correct because Yaudheyas issued many copper coins.
Option D → Incorrect because the specific copper coin evidence refers to Yaudheyas.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Coinage and Political Powers

2 Who among the following rulers adopted the title "Devaputra" or 'Son of God'? (PYQ 2022)

A Chola Rulers

B Maurya Rulers

C Gupta Rulers

D Kushana Rulers

💡 Short Explanation

Devaputra means "Son of God." Kushana rulers adopted this title. It helped them claim divine authority. This strengthened their royal legitimacy.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Chola Rulers

Option B) Maurya Rulers

Option C) Gupta Rulers

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Option A → Incorrect because Cholas are not linked with Devaputra.
Option B → Incorrect because Mauryas used other titles.
Option C → Incorrect because Guptas used different imperial titles.
Option D → Correct because Kushanas adopted Devaputra.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Kingship and Divine Status

3 Name the Chinese traveller/scholar who visited Pataliputra city in the 7th century CE and found it in ruins with a small population. (PYQ 2022)

A Fa-Xian

B Xuan Zang

C Q-Sing

D It-Sing

💡 Short Explanation

Xuan Zang visited India in the 7th century CE. He visited Pataliputra. He found the city in ruins. He also noted that its population had declined.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Fa-Xian

Option C) Q-Sing

Option D) It-Sing

🎯 Strategy

Used: Time-Period Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Fa-Xian belongs to an earlier period.
Option B → Correct because Xuan Zang visited in the 7th century CE.
Option C → Incorrect because it is not the correct historical name here.
Option D → Incorrect because this account is not mainly linked with I-Tsing.

Final Answer → Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Travellers and Urban Centres

4 When was the capital of Magadha shifted from Rajagaha to Pataliputra? (PYQ 2023)

A Sixth century BCE

B Fifth century BCE

C Fourth century BCE

D Third century BCE

💡 Short Explanation

Rajagaha was the early capital of Magadha. Later, Pataliputra became the capital. The shift took place in the fourth century BCE. Pataliputra became important due to its strategic location.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Sixth century BCE

Option B) Fifth century BCE

Option D) Third century BCE

🎯 Strategy

Used: Timeline Strategy

Option A → Incorrect because it is too early.
Option B → Incorrect because it is not the accepted NCERT timeline.
Option C → Correct because the shift took place in the fourth century BCE.
Option D → Incorrect because Pataliputra was already established by then.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Magadha and Early States

5 Who among the following composed 'Prayaga Prashasti' in Sanskrit? (PYQ 2023)

A Krishna

B Samudra Gupta

C Harshavardhana

D Harishena

💡 Short Explanation

Prayaga Prashasti is an important inscription. It praises Samudragupta. It was composed in Sanskrit. Its composer was Harishena.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Krishna

Option B) Samudra Gupta

Option C) Harshavardhana

🎯 Strategy

Used: Person-Role Identification

Option A → Incorrect because Krishna is not related to this inscription.
Option B → Incorrect because Samudragupta was praised in it.
Option C → Incorrect because Harshavardhana belongs to a later period.
Option D → Correct because Harishena composed Prayaga Prashasti.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Inscriptions and Prashastis

6 Buddhist and Jaina texts attribute the power of Magadha to the policies of which of the following rulers? (PYQ 2023)
(A) Bimbisara
(B) Chandragupta
(C) Ajatasattu
(D) Mahapadma Nanda
(E) Asoka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A (A), (C), (D) only

B (B), (D), (E) only

C (A), (C), (E) only

D (C), (D), (E) only

💡 Short Explanation

Magadha became powerful under strong rulers. Bimbisara strengthened Magadha. Ajatasattu expanded Magadhan power. Mahapadma Nanda also contributed to Magadha's rise.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) (B), (D), (E) only

Option C) (A), (C), (E) only

Option D) (C), (D), (E) only

🎯 Strategy

Used: Statement Elimination Strategy

Option A → Correct because all three rulers match the NCERT statement.
Option B → Incorrect because it includes Chandragupta and Asoka.
Option C → Incorrect because it includes Asoka instead of Mahapadma Nanda.
Option D → Incorrect because it misses Bimbisara and includes Asoka.

Final Answer → Option A.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Rise of Magadha

7 Who amongst the following was the engraver of Prabhavati Gupta's inscription? (PYQ 2023)

A Banabhatta

B Chakradasa

C Nagapriya

D Sovanika

💡 Short Explanation

Prabhavati Gupta was connected with the Gupta and Vakataka families. Her inscriptions are important historical sources. They show royal women's authority over land grants. Chakradasa was the engraver of her inscription.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Banabhatta

Option C) Nagapriya

Option D) Sovanika

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Banabhatta was a literary figure.
Option B → Correct because Chakradasa engraved Prabhavati Gupta's inscription.
Option C → Incorrect because this name is not linked with the inscription.
Option D → Incorrect because it is not the correct engraver.

Final Answer → Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Prabhavati Gupta and Land Grants

8 How many Mahajanapadas are there in total? (PYQ 2023)

A Fourteen

B Six

C Sixteen

D Twelve

💡 Short Explanation

Mahajanapadas were large political states. They emerged around the 6th century BCE. Buddhist and Jaina texts mention them. There were sixteen Mahajanapadas in total.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Fourteen

Option B) Six

Option D) Twelve

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Option A → Incorrect because the accepted number is not fourteen.
Option B → Incorrect because there were more than six Mahajanapadas.
Option C → Correct because there were sixteen Mahajanapadas.
Option D → Incorrect because twelve is not the standard number.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Mahajanapadas

9 The Sangam texts mention categories of people living in the villages. Identify the categories: (PYQ 2023)
(A) Masattuvan
(B) Setthis
(C) Uzhavar
(D) Adimai
(E) Vellalar
Choose the correct answer:

A (A), (B), (C) only

B (B), (C), (D) only

C (C), (D), (E) only

D (A), (C), (E) only

💡 Short Explanation

Sangam texts mention rural social groups. Vellalar were large landowners. Uzhavar were ordinary ploughmen. Adimai were slaves or landless labourers.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) (A), (B), (C) only

Option B) (B), (C), (D) only

Option D) (A), (C), (E) only

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

(A) Masattuvan → Incorrect because it refers to a big merchant.
(B) Setthis → Incorrect because it refers to merchants or bankers.
(C) Uzhavar → Correct because they were ordinary ploughmen.
(D) Adimai → Correct because they were slaves or landless labourers.
(E) Vellalar → Correct because they were large landowners.
Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Sangam Society and Rural Groups

10 What does the Greek word "Erythraean" denote? (PYQ 2023)

A Persian Gulf

B Red Sea

C Arabian Sea

D Indian Ocean

💡 Short Explanation

"Erythraean" is a Greek term. It is connected with the meaning "red." The term is commonly associated with the Red Sea. It appears in ancient trade-related texts.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Persian Gulf

Option C) Arabian Sea

Option D) Indian Ocean

🎯 Strategy

Used: Word Meaning Strategy

Option A → Incorrect because it is a separate gulf.
Option B → Correct because Erythraean means Red Sea.
Option C → Incorrect because it is not the exact meaning.
Option D → Incorrect because it is too broad.

Final Answer → Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Trade Networks and Classical Sources

11 Asokan inscriptions in the North-West of the subcontinent were written in which of the following languages? (PYQ 2023)

A Prakrit

B Pali

C Aramaic

D Arad-Magadhi

💡 Short Explanation

Ashoka's inscriptions used different languages and scripts. Prakrit and Brahmi were used in many regions. In the North-West, Aramaic and Greek were used. Therefore, Aramaic is the correct option here.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Prakrit

Option B) Pali

Option D) Arad-Magadhi

🎯 Strategy

Used: Region-Language Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Prakrit was common elsewhere.
Option B → Incorrect because Pali is not the inscription language here.
Option C → Correct because Aramaic was used in the North-West.
Option D → Incorrect because it is not the correct answer.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Ashokan Inscriptions

12 Which of the following time period is related to the emergence of early states in Indian history? (PYQ 2023)

A First Century BCE

B Sixth Century BCE

C Eighth Century BCE

D Tenth Century BCE

💡 Short Explanation

Early states emerged around the sixth century BCE. This period saw the rise of Mahajanapadas. Urban centres also developed during this period. Buddhism and Jainism also emerged around this time.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) First Century BCE

Option C) Eighth Century BCE

Option D) Tenth Century BCE

🎯 Strategy

Used: Period Identification

Option A → Incorrect because it is too late.
Option B → Correct because the sixth century BCE saw Mahajanapadas.
Option C → Incorrect because it is earlier than the main state formation phase.
Option D → Incorrect because it is too early.

Final Answer → Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Mahajanapadas and Early States

13 The 'Prayag Prashasti' was composed by the court poet of which of the following kings? (PYQ 2023)

A Chandragupta

B Chandragupta Vikramaditya

C Samudragupta

D Skandagupta

💡 Short Explanation

Prayag Prashasti is also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. It was composed by Harishena. Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta. It describes Samudragupta's achievements and conquests.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Chandragupta

Option B) Chandragupta Vikramaditya

Option D) Skandagupta

🎯 Strategy

Used: Inscription-Ruler Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Prayag Prashasti is not linked with him.
Option B → Incorrect because Chandragupta Vikramaditya is not the answer.
Option C → Correct because the inscription praises Samudragupta.
Option D → Incorrect because Skandagupta was later.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Samudragupta and Prayag Prashasti

14 The Asokan inscriptions in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent were in which languages? (PYQ 2023)

A Pali, Prakrit

B Prakrit, Sanskrit

C Sanskrit, Pali

D Aramaic, Greek

💡 Short Explanation

Ashokan inscriptions used different languages in different regions. Most inscriptions in the Indian subcontinent used Prakrit. In the north-west, Greek and Aramaic influence was present. Therefore, inscriptions there were in Aramaic and Greek.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Pali, Prakrit

Option B) Prakrit, Sanskrit

Option C) Sanskrit, Pali

🎯 Strategy

Used: Region-Language Matching

Option A → Incorrect because it does not match the north-west region.
Option B → Incorrect because Sanskrit was not used in Ashokan edicts.
Option C → Incorrect because both do not fit this region.
Option D → Correct because north-west inscriptions used Aramaic and Greek.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Ashokan Inscriptions

15 Who deciphered Asokan Brahmi script? (PYQ 2023)

A Alexander Cunningham

B Colin Mackenzie

C James Prinsep

D R.E.M. Wheeler

💡 Short Explanation

James Prinsep deciphered Brahmi script. This happened in the nineteenth century. His work helped historians read Ashokan inscriptions. He identified titles such as Piyadassi.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Alexander Cunningham

Option B) Colin Mackenzie

Option D) R.E.M. Wheeler

🎯 Strategy

Used: Scholar-Contribution Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Cunningham was not the decipherer.
Option B → Incorrect because Mackenzie was not linked with Brahmi decipherment.
Option C → Correct because Prinsep deciphered Brahmi.
Option D → Incorrect because Wheeler came much later.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Decipherment of Inscriptions

16 Match the following:

List-I	List-II
A. Kushanas	I. Piyadassi
B. Ashoka	II. Devputra
C. Samudragupta	III. Court-poet
D. Harisena	IV. Prayaga Prashasti

A (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

B (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

C (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

D (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

💡 Short Explanation

Kushanas used the title Devputra. Ashoka was called Piyadassi. Samudragupta is linked with Prayaga Prashasti. Harisena was Samudragupta's court poet.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Option C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Option D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Ruler-Title-Source Matching

Option A → Correct because all pairings match.
Option B → Incorrect because Kushanas and Ashoka are wrongly matched.
Option C → Incorrect because the source and title links are mismatched.
Option D → Incorrect because ruler-title links are incorrect.

Final Answer → Option A.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Titles, Inscriptions and Prashastis

17 Match the following:

List-I	List-II
A. Pataliputra	I. Present day Patna
B. Rajgaha	II. Prakrit name of Rajgir, Bihar
C. Kalinga	III. Present day Coastal Odisha
D. Arthasastra	IV. Kautilya

A (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

B (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

C (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

D (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

💡 Short Explanation

Pataliputra is linked with present-day Patna. Rajgaha is associated with Rajgir in Bihar. Kalinga is associated with present-day coastal Odisha. Arthasastra is associated with Kautilya.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Option C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Option D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Ancient-Modern Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Pataliputra is not coastal Odisha.
Option B → Selected as per the given answer key.
Option C → Incorrect because Kalinga and Arthasastra are wrongly matched.
Option D → Incorrect because most pairings are wrong.

Final Answer → Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Ancient Places and Texts

18 Match List-I with List-II:

List-I	List-II
A. Palaeography	I. Language used in earliest inscriptions
B. Prakrit	II. Oligarchic State
C. Pali	III. Styles of writing
D. Ashmaka	IV. A mahajanapada located in the southernmost part of India

A (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

B (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

C (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

D (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

💡 Short Explanation

Palaeography means the study of ancient writing styles. Prakrit was used in many early inscriptions. Ashmaka was a southern mahajanapada. The answer key matches the remaining item with oligarchic state.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Option C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Option D) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Term-Meaning Matching

Option A → Correct as per the given key.
Option B → Incorrect because Palaeography and Ashmaka are wrongly matched.
Option C → Incorrect because Palaeography and Prakrit are wrongly matched.
Option D → Incorrect because Palaeography is wrongly paired.

Final Answer → Option A.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Inscriptions, Scripts and Mahajanapadas

19 Match List-I with List-II:

List-I	List-II
A. Megaliths	I. Decipherment of Brahmi and Kharosthi
B. James Prinsep	II. Emerged in first millennium BCE
C. Piyadasi	III. Study of inscriptions
D. Epigraphy	IV. Means pleasant to behold

A (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

B (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

C (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

D (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

💡 Short Explanation

Megaliths emerged in the first millennium BCE. James Prinsep deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts. Piyadasi means "pleasant to behold." Epigraphy means the study of inscriptions.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Option B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Option C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Term-Fact Matching

Option A → Incorrect because the pairings are wrong.
Option B → Incorrect because Prinsep and Megaliths are wrongly matched.
Option C → Incorrect because Megaliths and Prinsep are wrongly matched.
Option D → Correct because all pairs match the NCERT facts.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Inscriptions, Scripts and Megaliths

20 Which of the following rulers adopted the title Devaputra, or 'Son of God'? (PYQ 2025)

A Kushanas

B Sakas

C Mauryas

D Satavahanas

💡 Short Explanation

Devaputra means "Son of God." Kushana rulers adopted this title. It reflected divine kingship. It helped strengthen political legitimacy.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Sakas

Option C) Mauryas

Option D) Satavahanas

🎯 Strategy

Used: Title Identification

Option A → Correct because Kushanas adopted Devaputra.
Option B → Incorrect because Sakas are not linked with this title.
Option C → Incorrect because Mauryas used other titles.
Option D → Incorrect because Satavahanas are not associated with Devaputra.

Final Answer → Option A.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Kingship and Divine Status

21 The Gahadavala Jataka describes: (PYQ 2025)
(A) Cordial relationship between a king and his subjects.
(B) The plight of the subjects of a wicked king.
(C) The strained relationship especially with the rural population.
(D) That kings frequently fill their coffers by demanding high and oppressive taxes.
Choose the correct answer:

A (A), (B) and (D) only

B (A), (B) and (C) only

C (A), (B), (C) and (D)

D (B), (C) and (D) only

💡 Short Explanation

The text describes oppressive rule. It shows the suffering of subjects. It highlights strained ruler-subject relations. It also mentions high and oppressive taxation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) (A), (B) and (D) only

Option B) (A), (B) and (C) only

Option C) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Extreme Word Filter

Option A → Incorrect because it includes the positive statement (A).
Option B → Incorrect because it includes statement (A) and misses taxation.
Option C → Incorrect because all statements cannot be correct due to statement (A).
Option D → Correct because it removes the cordial relationship statement.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Kings, Subjects and Taxation

22 Who deciphered 'Brahmi' and 'Kharosthi' scripts in 1838? (PYQ 2025)

A James Prinsep

B Alexander Cunningham

C D.C. Sircar

D R.E.M. Wheeler

💡 Short Explanation

James Prinsep deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi. This happened in 1838. It helped historians read Ashokan inscriptions. It was a major breakthrough in ancient Indian history.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Alexander Cunningham

Option C) D.C. Sircar

Option D) R.E.M. Wheeler

🎯 Strategy

Used: Fact Recall

Option A → Correct because Prinsep deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi.
Option B → Incorrect because Cunningham was not the decipherer.
Option C → Incorrect because he belonged to a later period.
Option D → Incorrect because Wheeler was an archaeologist, not the decipherer.

Final Answer → Option A.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Inscriptions and Scripts

23 Identify the correct statements about the 'inscriptions': (PYQ 2025)
(A) Routine agricultural practices are subject matter.
(B) Record achievements of rulers.
(C) Engraved on hard surfaces like stone/metal/pottery.
(D) Earliest inscriptions were in Prakrit.
Choose the correct answer:

A (A) and (D) only

B (A), (B) and (C) only

C (A), (B), (C) and (D)

D (B), (C) and (D) only

💡 Short Explanation

Inscriptions often recorded royal achievements. They were engraved on hard surfaces. Early inscriptions were often in Prakrit. Routine agricultural practices were not their main subject matter.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) (A) and (D) only

Option B) (A), (B) and (C) only

Option C) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Option A → Incorrect because it includes routine agricultural practices.
Option B → Incorrect because it includes statement (A).
Option C → Incorrect because all statements cannot be correct due to statement (A).
Option D → Correct because it excludes the irrelevant agricultural statement.

Final Answer → Option D.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Inscriptions and Historical Evidence

24 In which language were the Ashokan inscriptions written in Afghanistan? (PYQ 2025)

A Sanskrit

B Prakrit

C Aramaic and Greek

D Latin and Greek

💡 Short Explanation

Afghanistan was part of the north-western region. Ashoka used local languages for communication. Aramaic and Greek were used there. Latin was not used in Ashokan inscriptions.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Sanskrit

Option B) Prakrit

Option D) Latin and Greek

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual Matching

Option A → Incorrect because Sanskrit was not used there.
Option B → Incorrect because Prakrit was mainly used in other regions.
Option C → Correct because Afghanistan inscriptions used Aramaic and Greek.
Option D → Incorrect because Latin was never used in Ashokan inscriptions.

Final Answer → Option C.

🧠 Memory Trick

📚 → Section/Theme: Ashokan Edicts and Regional Languages

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