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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

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What is the name of the earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Indus Script.

  • The earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent is the Indus script, used by the Indus Valley Civilization around 3300–1300 BCE.
  • Despite numerous attempts, the script remains undeciphered, and its exact nature and meaning continue to be subjects of research and debate among scholars.