Which of the following statements about Aramaic language is/are correct?
- 1. Aramaic is a language related to Hebrew and Arabic.
- 2. Aramaic language has been used in Ashokan inscriptions.
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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC CBI DSP LDCE – 2023
– Statement 2 is correct because some Ashokan inscriptions, particularly those found in the northwestern parts of the Mauryan Empire (like in Kandahar, Afghanistan), were written in Aramaic, or were bilingual using Aramaic alongside Greek or Prakrit. This indicates the presence and official use of Aramaic in certain regions of his empire.