Q: Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a)Brahmi, used for writing many Ashokan inscriptions, shows local variations.
(b)The system of hieroglyphic writing was developed in ancient Mesopotamia.
(c)The system of cuneiform writing developed around 3rd millennium BCE in Egypt.
(d)An ancient script, Kharoshthi was widely used in the southern part of India.
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (d) 'An ancient script, Kharoshthi was widely used in the southern part of India.'. This question from the Modern History domain tests knowledge of General.