Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Inscriptions are virtually permanent records, some of which carry dates or are dated on the basis of palaeography or styles of writing. b. The earliest inscriptions found are in Pali. b. Pali was the language used by the ordinary people.

  1. only a

  2. only b

  3. only c

  4. only a and c

  5. a, b and c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is correct. Inscriptions are virtually permanent records, some of which carry dates. Others are dated on the basis of palaeography styles of writing, with a fair amount of precision.

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