OPSC 2015 Solved Paper

Question : 26 of 100

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Consider the following statements regarding Hatigumpha inscription :
1. It is found in Khandagiri.
2. It was discovered in 1820 .
3. It is written in Pali language.
4. The inscription was deciphered by James Princep.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?

1,2 and 4
1 and 3
2 and 4
All are correct

Validate

Solution:

The well known Hathigumpha inscription (elephant cave inscription) from Udayagiri cave shows the great sanctity of the locality which was inhabited by Jain hermits. This record is incised on a coarse sandstone rock on the roof of the Hathigumpha, a natural cavern on the southern face of the Udayagiri hill. The cave is

57 × 28

feet. It is divided into 17 lines, each line containing some 90 to 100 letters. It covers an area of about

84 {sq} {ft}

. It was discovered for the first time by A. Stirling in 1820 .

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