Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I		List-II
A	Palaeography	(I)	Language used in earliest Inscriptions
B	Prakrit	(II)	Oligarchic State
C	Vajji	(III)	Styles of writing
D	Ashmaka	(IV)	A mahajanpada located in 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)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct matching is: (A) Palaeography - (III) Styles of writing
(B) Prakrit - (I) Language used in earliest inscriptions
(C) Vajji - (II) Oligarchic State
(D) Ashmaka - (IV) A mahajanapada located in the southernmost part of India.

Answer 2

• (A) Palaeography - (III) Styles of writing
  Palaeography refers to the study of ancient writing systems and the evolution of scripts over time. It is an essential tool for historians and archaeologists to decipher inscriptions and manuscripts, offering insight into historical periods, cultures, and the communication methods used in ancient times.
• (B) Prakrit - (I) Language used in earliest inscriptions
  Prakrit languages were a group of vernacular languages used in ancient India, especially in inscriptions and literature. They were simpler than Sanskrit and served as the language of the masses. Many early inscriptions and Buddhist texts were written in various forms of Prakrit, making it significant in the study of India's linguistic history.
• (C) Vajji - (II) Oligarchic State
  Vajji was one of the Mahajanapadas (republics) of ancient India. It is known for its oligarchic political structure, where power was shared by a group of aristocrats or elected leaders rather than a single monarch. This system was different from other kingdoms that were ruled by monarchs, and it was known for its unique form of governance in ancient Indian history.
• (D) Ashmaka - (IV) A mahajanapada located in the southernmost part of India
  Ashmaka was one of the 16 Mahajanapadas of ancient India. It was located in the southernmost region, likely in present-day Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh. Known for its strategic location, Ashmaka played a key role in regional politics and trade, contributing significantly to the cultural and historical landscape of ancient India.