M.A. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT INDIAN PALEOGRAPHY AND EPIGRAPHY I
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
Buddhist scripture 'Lalitvistar' mentions the name of scripts.
64 50
55 60
is known as the oldest script in India.
Brahmi Kharoshti
Tamil Harappan script
The hero stones consists of sculpted panels depicting the
fighting scene of hero.
1 or 2 3 or 4
7 or 8 9 or 10
of the following inscription mentions the name of Ashoka.
Koppal Nittur
Brahmagiri Aihole
Kharoshti script originated in
Afghanistan Baluchistan
Central Asia Germany
of the following script is not deciphered yet.
Cuneiform Hieroglyphic
Indus Shankha
The author of the book entitled 'Purabhilekha Vidhya' is
A. H. Dani Shivaram Murthi
D. C. Sircar Shobhana Gokhale
Satistone known as in Karnataka.
Paliya Mastikallu
Virgal Chayastambha
Shurparak (Sopare) inscription is known as oldest inscription in
Gujarat Goa
Maharashtra Karnataka
10) The depicts the small figures of a women or only right hand
raised upwards.
Herostone Satistone
Chayastambha Jayastambha
11) script was used in Ashokan Rock edicts.
Devnagari Grantha
Brahmi Semetic
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12) Brahmi script was first deciphered in the year
1856 1858
1830 1837
13) was principal writing material in ancient India.
Brick Paper
Stone Wood
14) Nagari script is known as in South India.
Kilak Devnagari
Nandinagari Shankh
Q.2 Write short notes (any four out of six) 16
Satistone
Dwajastambha
Bhurjapatra
Script of Indus Valley
Symbols used in inscription
Scope of Paleography
Q.3 Write short answers of the following (any two out of four) 12
Write a note on types format of inscription.
Highlight the features of Kharoshti script
Give brief information about various types of Herostones.
Discuss the importance of Sharada script.
Q.4 Write the importance any one of the following 14
Critically examine the different theories of origin of Brahmi script.
OR
Explain the importance of Stone metal as a writing material.