Multiple choice

Which of the following was the means of rural exchange during the Chola period?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cow

  4. Gold
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the Chola period (9th-13th century), rice was the primary medium of exchange in rural areas due to its central role in the agrarian economy. The fertile regions of Tamil Nadu produced abundant rice, making it a standard for trade and tribute payment in villages.

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