Multiple choice general knowledge

The earliest known Indian script is

  1. Devnagari

  2. Brahmi

  3. Kharosti

  4. Veda
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmi script is the earliest known Indian script, dating back to the 3rd century BCE during the Mauryan period. It was used to write Prakrit and Sanskrit. Devanagari developed later, Kharosti was used in northwest India, and the Vedas were oral texts initially transcribed in Brahmi.

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