Multiple choice

Where did the first coins circulate in India?

  1. Central India

  2. Western India

  3. South India

  4. Bihar and Eastern UP
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The earliest coins in India were punch-marked coins that first appeared in the Magadha region (modern-day Bihar) and Eastern Uttar Pradesh during the 6th century BCE. These coins were made of silver and copper and were used for trade and commerce. Central India, Western India, and South India developed coinage later.

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