Consider the following statements regarding Inscriptions:1. The study ...
- A study of development of scripts is called Palaeography whereas, the study ofinscriptions is called Epigraphy.
- One of the most important and reliable sources of history writing are inscriptions. Aninscription, being a contemporary document,is free from later interpolations. It comes inthe form it was composed in and engravedfor the first time. It is almost impossible to add something to it at a later stage.
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Consider the following statements regarding Inscriptions:1. The study ...
The correct answer is option 'D' - 1, 2 and 3. Let's discuss each statement in detail:
1. The study of development of scripts is called epigraphy:
- This statement is correct. Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or writing on durable materials such as stone, metal, or wood. It involves deciphering and interpreting ancient scripts and languages to understand the historical, cultural, and social aspects of the time period in which the inscriptions were made.
2. The study of inscriptions is called palaeography:
- This statement is incorrect. Palaeography is the study of ancient handwriting and the evolution of scripts. It focuses on deciphering and understanding different styles of writing and how they changed over time. While palaeography is closely related to epigraphy, it specifically deals with the written characters and their development rather than the inscriptions as a whole.
3. An inscription is not free from later interpolations:
- This statement is correct. Interpolation refers to the act of adding or inserting new material into an existing text or inscription. Over time, inscriptions may be subject to modifications, additions, or alterations by subsequent individuals or rulers. These interpolations can be intentional or accidental and may affect the original meaning or interpretation of the inscription.
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as epigraphy is indeed the study of the development of scripts. Statement 2 is incorrect as the study of inscriptions is not called palaeography, but rather epigraphy. Statement 3 is correct as inscriptions are not always free from later interpolations, which can impact their original meaning or interpretation. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - 1, 2 and 3.