Consider the following statements about the literary language Apabhramsha: 1. It appeared in recognisable forms by the sixth century. 2. In developed out of mixtures of regional vernaculars with the Prakrits and Sanskrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Apabhramsha represents a transitional stage of Indo-Aryan languages, emerging around the 6th century as a literary form derived from Prakrit and local dialects.

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