State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

UPPCS · प्रश्न 31

With reference to Chandragupta II, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka victory is the silver coins of this king. 2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains. Select the correct answer from the code given below.

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Only 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (A) Both 1 and 2

व्याख्या

After defeating the Western Kshatrapas, Chandragupta II issued silver coins in their style (about 32-36 grains) in western India.