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Q42. In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Coins

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  • Fanam (or Panam) was a standard denomination of currency/coin used widely across medieval South India, notably in the Vijayanagara Empire and Kerala.
  • Foreign traveler Abdur Razzak documented the currency system of Vijayanagara, which included gold coins like Varaha/Pagoda, fractional gold/silver coins like Fanam (1/10th of a Varaha), and copper coins like Jittal and Tar.
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Fanam (derived from 'Panam' in Dravidian languages) directly denotes money or small denomination coins.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q42)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Regional Kingdoms & Culture
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Coins

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q42

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 42 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Medieval History (Regional Kingdoms & Culture) question is Option (B): "Coins". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Regional Kingdoms & Culture". You can explore all repeated questions from Regional Kingdoms & Culture in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Fanam (derived from 'Panam' in Dravidian languages) directly denotes money or small denomination coins.

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