Question

Inscriptions were written on the palm leaf. State whether the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Hint: During ancient times, writings were either engraved on stones and rocks or either grafted on metals, such writings are called inscriptions. The study of inscriptions is called Epigraphy.

Complete answer:
Inscriptions are a form of writing which has been engraved on hard surfaces such as stones and metals in ancient times. The Archaeological Survey of India identified more than 100,000 entries throughout India, of which Tamil Nadu had 60,000. The majority of these inscription materials were found on copper plates on the stones of structures in the southern portions of India.

Ancient ruler Samudragupta has been identified as the father of inscriptions. The 'Edicts of Ashoka" is a first-ever archaeological inscription found in India, dating from the 3rd century BCE. The Junagarh Rock Inscription and the Nashik Inscription are some of the most important inscriptions discovered in India.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: Both manuscripts and inscriptions are totally different from one another. Manuscripts are described as the knowledge that was documented to conserve them for the future. Manuscripts are usually hand-written on palm leaves or tree trunks. Inscriptions, on the other hand, are written on hard surfaces such as stones, metals and rocks.

The most important manuscripts found in India are written in Sanskrit. Sarasvati Mahal is a Sanskrit Collection and is considered India's biggest manuscript which includes important Sanskrit writings from the Vedic times and these texts are written on palm leaves.