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State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 1

Who established trade relations with the Roman Empire?

  1. Cheras
  2. Western Shakas
  3. Vakatakas
  4. Kushanas
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) Kushanas

Explanation

Kushana rulers like Kanishka issued abundant gold coins influenced by Roman trade along the Silk Route.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Chera ports traded with Rome, but the expected answer is the Kushanas.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: they controlled western ports, but the key answer is the Kushanas.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not noted for Roman trade.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: the Kushanas, controlling the Silk Route, had strong trade links with Rome (gold coins on the Roman standard).

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: the Kushanas are the expected answer.