Asked: U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010medium Level
ID: 693f1399128ec97c3fdfcd73
QUESTION STATEMENT:
भारत के प्राचीनतम प्राप्त सिक्के-
The earliest extant coins of India were of –
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Copper
तांबे के थे
B
Gold
सोने के थे
C
Lead
रांगा के थे
D
CorrectSilver
चांदी के थे
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option D (Silver)
भारत के प्राचीनतम प्राप्त सिक्के आहत सिक्के या पंचमार्क सिक्के थे, जो मुख्यतः चांदी के बने थे। इनके ऊपर ठप्पा देकर निशान बनाए जाते थे; इसीलिए इन्हें 'आहत सिक्के' या 'पंचमार्क सिक्के' कहा जाता है।
Aahat coins or Punch marked coins were the earliest extant coins in India made up of silver. The marks on them were made by the stamp, so they are called Aahat coins or Punch marked coins.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Sixth Century BCE. Political Conditions
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