Odiya has been given a status of classical language Which of the following is true about Odiya 1 nbs...........

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Odiya has been given a status of classical language. Which of the following is true about Odiya?

1. The Odiya script traces its descent exclusively from Dravidian script.

2. The origin of Oriya language can be glimpsed from the inscriptions of Kharavela at Hati Gumpha

3. The script in the Ashokan decrees at Jaugada and Dhauli are also written in Oriya script

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1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

All of above

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect i.e.The script in the Edicts of Ashoka at Dhauli and Jaugada and the Minor Inscriptions of Kharavela in the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves give the first glimpse of possible origin of the Odia language. The Odia script is a Brahmic script used to write primarily Odia language and less frequently Kui, Santali, Ho and Chhattisgarhi.