CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 49

Topic: History

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Q49

With reference to the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman, consider the following statements :

  1. The script of this inscription is Kharosthi and the language is Prakrit.

  2. The inscription records the restoration of a reservoir called Sudarshana Lake.

  3. It is an undated inscription.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 onlyCorrect answer
  3. (c) 1 and 2 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution.

Answer: (b) 2 only

  1. Only statement 2 is correct.
  2. Rudradaman’s Junagadh inscription records restoration of the Sudarshana reservoir’s embankment.
  3. It is in Sanskrit using Brahmi script and is dated to Saka year 72, approximately 150 CE; statements 1 and 3 are therefore false.