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Question (21)
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The inscriptions at Naneghat are written in:
  • (A) Kharosthi script
  • (B) Greek script
  • (C) Brahmi script
  • (D) Tamil-Brahmi script

Correct Answer: C
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Question (22)
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Which term best defines ‘dāna’ as used in the Sātavāhana inscriptions?
  • (A) Military campaign
  • (B) Donation or charitable giving
  • (C) Agricultural tax
  • (D) Royal title

Correct Answer: B
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Question (23)
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Which of the following was NOT listed among the donations of the Sātavāhana queen?
  • (A) Cows
  • (B) Horses
  • (C) Silver coins
  • (D) Chariots

Correct Answer: D
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Question (24)
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The presence of numerals in the Naneghat inscriptions is important because it provides evidence that:
  • (A) Roman numerals came from India
  • (B) Modern numerals ultimately originated in India
  • (C) Greek numerals replaced Indian numerals
  • (D) Numerals were unknown in ancient India

Correct Answer: B
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Question (25)
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If Sātavāhana coins are discovered on both the western and eastern coasts of India, what is the most reasonable conclusion?
  • (A) The kingdom lacked trade contacts.
  • (B) Trade routes connected distant regions.
  • (C) Coins were used only in religious rituals.
  • (D) Agriculture was unimportant.

Correct Answer: B
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Discovery of coins across distant regions indicates extensive trade connections.

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Question (26)
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A coin showing a ship with two masts most directly indicates the importance of:
  • (A) River irrigation
  • (B) Maritime commerce
  • (C) Temple architecture
  • (D) Mining activities

Correct Answer: B
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Question (27)
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If tolls and taxes collected from traders increased, which area of the kingdom would most likely benefit first?
  • (A) State revenue
  • (B) Forest cover
  • (C) Population decline
  • (D) Tribal migration

Correct Answer: A
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Question (28)
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Which inference can be drawn from the naming tradition of Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi?
  • (A) Mothers held recognised importance in royal identity.
  • (B) Fathers were ignored completely.
  • (C) Kings used only religious names.
  • (D) Dynasties avoided family references.

Correct Answer: A
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Question (29)
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If a merchant exported spices and imported glass, he was most likely participating in:
  • (A) Internal village exchange only
  • (B) Long-distance trade networks
  • (C) Agricultural taxation
  • (D) Military campaigns

Correct Answer: B
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Question (30)
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The Naneghat caves were located close to a major trade route primarily to:
  • (A) Train soldiers
  • (B) Collect tolls and provide resting places for traders
  • (C) Store royal treasures
  • (D) Conduct naval operations

Correct Answer: B
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