Epigrahy

True or False:

(i) Epigraphy deals only with religious texts.
(ii) Authenticity is essential in evaluating inscriptions as historical sources.

• Both (i) and (ii) are true

• Only (i) is true

• Only (ii) is true

• Both (i) and (ii) are false

Choose the correct answer:

The term epigraphy refers to:

• Study of coins

• Study of ancient architecture

• Study of inscriptions

• Study of manuscripts

Match the following:

(A) Epigraphy   (i) Authenticity
(B) History writing (ii) Inscriptions
(C) Format of Inscription (iii) Heading, body, colophon
(D) Epigraphic study (iv) Historical facts

  (A) (B) (C) (D)
a) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
b) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
c) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
d) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

• a

• b

• c

• d

Assertion (A) and Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Stone is the most durable epigraphic material.
Reason (R): Clay and papyrus are more frequently used for permanent inscriptions.

• Both A and R are true, and R explains A

• A is true, R is false

• Both A and R are false

• A is false, R is true

Choose the correct answer:

Which among the following materials is least durable?

• Metal

• Terracotta

•  Papyrus

• Stone

Match the following:

(A) Papyrus   (i) Ancient Egypt
(B) Terracotta  (ii) Clay-based
(C) Metal plates (iii) Copper inscriptions
(D) Stone    (iv) Pillar edicts

  (A) (B) (C) (D)
a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
b) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
c) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
d) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

• a

• b

• c

• d

True or False:

(i) Monumental inscriptions are found on coins and seals.
(ii) Archival inscriptions include land grants and royal decrees.

• Both are true

• Only (i) is true

• Only (ii) is true

• Both are false

Choose the correct answer:

Which of the following is an example of an archival inscription?

• Temple wall records

• Royal edict inscribed on metal

• Victory pillar

• Decorative motifs on pottery

Match the following:

(A) Monumental (i) Hero stones
(B) Archival  (ii) Copperplate grants
(C) Incidental (iii) Scribbles on pots
(D) Commemorative (iv) Land deeds

  (A) (B) (C) (D)
a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
b) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
c) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
d) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)

• a

• b

• c

• c

True or False:

(i) Inscriptions can provide insights into the socio-political context of their time.
(ii) All inscriptions are written in a single language.

• Only (i) is true

• Both (i) and (ii) are true

• Both (i) and (ii) are false

• Only (ii) is true