Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions : 1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit. 2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area. 3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention. How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

The earliest Indian inscriptions, such as those of Ashoka, are in Prakrit, not Sanskrit, so statement 1 is incorrect. Kharosthi, used in north-west India, was deciphered with the help of bilingual coins issued by Indo-Greek rulers, so statement 2 is correct. Most inscriptions do tend to celebrate grand, unique events (royal achievements, donations) and seldom mention routine agricultural activities, so statement 3 is correct. Hence two statements are correct.