Question

Arrange the following in chronological order:
(A) The British succeeded in transferring many of Indian coins to private and public collections in Britain.
(B) The earliest coins contain a few symbols.
(C) The Indo-Greek coins were found around Afghanistan.
(D) The post-Gupta coins depict decline of trade and commerce.

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• C. (B), (C), (D), (A)
• D. (D), (A), (B), (C)

Hint:

Chronological understanding of numismatics provides insight into economic and cultural transitions in history.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct sequence is
(B) The earliest coins,
(C) Indo-Greek coins,
(D) Post-Gupta coins,
(A) British transfer of coins.
This reflects the historical development of coinage, starting with symbolic coins, Indo-Greek influences, decline in the post-Gupta period, and eventual British acquisitions.