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History GK · Q190

Ancient History Art And Culture

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 190

Q190

Study of inscription is called

A.
Archaeology
B.
Numismatic
C.
Epigraphy
Answer
D.
Palaeography

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying graphemes, clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers.