Q. Which of the following languages was used in Ashoka’s Edicts?
(a) Vasudeva
(b) Pali
(c) Brahmi
(d) Sanskrit
Ans: (c) Brahmi
Explanation: The language used in Ashoka’s Edicts is (c) Brahmi.
Ashoka’s Edicts, a series of inscriptions found across the Indian subcontinent, were written in the Brahmi script, which is one of the oldest known scripts in ancient India. The language used in these inscriptions is also Brahmi, although the specific dialect may vary in different regions.
It is important to note that while the Brahmi script was used, the actual language of the Edicts is a form of Prakrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language. Prakrit was the vernacular language spoken by the people during Ashoka’s time and was used to convey the messages and teachings of Ashoka’s administration and his adherence to Dhamma (righteousness).
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Brahmi, which refers to both the script and the language used in Ashoka’s Edicts.
