Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions : 1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit. 2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area. 3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention. How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Earliest inscriptions → Prakrit, not Sanskrit | Kharosthi → deciphered with help of Indo-Greek coins | Most inscriptions → grand, unique events; routine agriculture not mentioned