Multiple choice

What does the term “Shillinge” stand for?

  1. Shillong

  2. A country's name

  3. An English currency

  4. A dish's name
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shilling was a unit of currency used in England and Great Britain before decimalization in 1971. It was worth 1/20 of a pound or 12 pence. The term 'Shillinge' appears to be an old spelling variant of shilling. It was also used as currency in various British colonies and some East African countries.

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