Q. Consider the following observations about the inscriptions of Asoka:

1. They used different scripts in different geographical locations
2. They used different languages in different geographical locations
3. Asoka has been mostly referred by his name Asokavardhna

Select the correct option from codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2 are correct
Notes: Asoka's inscriptions employed different scripts such as Brahmi across India and Kharosthi, Greek, Aramaic in specific regions to ensure comprehension by local populations, confirming observation 1. Different languages including Prakrit, Greek, and Aramaic were also used based on geography, supporting observation 2. Contrary to claim 3, Asoka was primarily referred in inscriptions as Devnampiya or Pyadarshin, except a rare mention as Devanampiya Asoka in the Maski rock edict; Asokavardhna is not used. Hence, only observations 1 and 2 are correct.