History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2020 History
Regarding Sher Shah Suri, which of the following statements are correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. To promote trade and commerce, Sher Shah struck fine coins of silver and copper of uniform standards in place of the debased coins of mixed metals of earlier times.
- 2. He also made some effort to standardize weights and measures.
- 3. In his empire, goods paid customs duty only two times, at the place of entry and at the time of sale.
- 4. He built a number of sarais which exclusively served as resting places for travellers only.
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 4 only
D1, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4 only — The first, third and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The first, third and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.
★Sher Shah struck fine coins of silver and copper of uniform standards to promote trade.
★In his empire goods paid customs duty only two times, at the place of entry and at the time of sale.
★He built a number of sarais which served as resting places for travellers.
★The second statement, about standardizing weights and measures, is not counted among the correct ones here.
★So only the first, third and fourth statements are correct.
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