History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-I)
Which of these statements are correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. The post-Mauryan centuries saw a great spurt in the minting of coins
- 2. The kings of the north-west imitated Greek, Roman and Iranian coin-types
- 3. The increasing use of money did not drive out the barter system, particularly in rural areas, in the post-Mauryan period
- 4. During the post-Mauryans the diverse use of coins indicates variant trading economies
- 5. Gold coins during the post-Mauryans were Nishka and Suvarna and the silver coins Shatamana were in use
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★The post-Mauryan centuries saw a great spurt in the minting of coins.
★The kings of the north-west imitated Greek, Roman and Iranian coin-types.
★The growing use of money did not fully drive out barter, especially in rural areas.
★The diverse use of coins points to varied trading economies in this period.
★Gold coins such as Nishka and Suvarna and silver coins such as Shatamana were in use.
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