Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct answer option.

In ancient times Indians had imitated the Greek coins, because

a. The weight and size of Indian coins was uncertain.

b. Greek coins were attractive.

c. The weight of Greek coins was certain.

d. Indian coins were punch-marked.

1. a and b are correct but c and d are incorrect
2. a and b are incorrect but c and d are correct
3. All the four causes are incorrect
4. All the four causes are correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All the four causes are correct

The Correct Answer is All the four causes are correct.

 

• Most of the greek coins were only ceremonial issues hence the weight and size of Indian coins were uncertain.
• There was no finding of lower denominations coin that, suggests that they were never regular issues.
• Other Indo-Greek kings who ruled only south of the Hindu Kush also issued different coins with different standards.
• Indian Coins were punch-marked.