Q. With reference to trade and economy during the Kushan rule, consider the following statements:
1.Kushans were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins, though in limited quantity.
2.The Kushan Empire controlled a vital part of the Silk Route, which served as a major source of revenue through tolls levied from traders.
3.Besides the revenue from the Silk Route, a significant source of gold for India during this period was the Altai mountains in Central Asia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. The Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold coins in India. However, the Kushans were the first to issue gold coins on a wide scale.
Statement 2: Correct. The Kushans controlled the Silk Route, which passed through their empire, and the tolls levied were a source of great income.
Statement 3: Correct. India received a good deal of gold from the Altai mountains in Central Asia, as well as through trade with the Roman empire.
