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Gupta Empire
Question No. 51Interactive Test Mode
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Q51. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

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The Gupta emperors issued gold coins known as 'Dinara' (adapted from the Roman denarius) and silver coins known as 'Rupaka' (introduced by Chandragupta II following the conquest of the Western Kshatrapas). 'Karshapana' and 'Pana' were ancient punch-marked coins associated predominantly with the Mauryan and pre-Mauryan eras.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q51)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → Gupta Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Rupaka

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 51 (Ancient History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Ancient History (Gupta Empire) question is Option (A): "Rupaka". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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