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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Literature & Languages
Question No. 58Interactive Test Mode
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Q58. Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Kharosthi

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Kharosthi was an ancient script derived from the Aramaic alphabet and predominantly used in northwestern ancient India (Gandhara region) from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Unlike Brahmi and its descendants (Sharada, Nandnagari), Kharosthi was written from right to left.

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Kharosthi developed in the northwest frontier under Achaemenid Persian influence (Aramaic), hence written from right to left.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q58)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Literature & Languages
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Kharosthi

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q58

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 58 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Art and Culture (Literature & Languages) question is Option (D): "Kharosthi". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Literature & Languages". You can explore all repeated questions from Literature & Languages in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Kharosthi developed in the northwest frontier under Achaemenid Persian influence (Aramaic), hence written from right to left.

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