Multiple choice general knowledge

The rupee gets its name from the Sanskrit word rupya. What does rupya literally means?

  1. Silver with brass

  2. Wrought silver

  3. Silver with Gold

  4. Silver with Copper
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Explanation

The Sanskrit word 'rupya' literally means 'wrought silver' or 'worked silver,' referring to silver coins that were widely used in ancient India. This is the etymological origin of the word 'rupee,' which became the name of currency across several South Asian countries.

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