Consider the following statements: 1. The Indo-Greeks were the first to invade India in 2nd century BC. 2. They were the first to issue gold coins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Indo-Greeks were the first to invade India in 2nd century BC.
2.They were the first to issue gold coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: As we have discussed in the earlier chapter, with the construction of Chinese Wall, the Scythians were pushed back from China, and they turned their attention towards the neighbouring Greeks and Parthians.

In the beginning of the 2nd century BCE, the Indo-Greeks were the first to invade India.
They occupied a large part of north-western India, much larger than that conquered by Alexander, and it is believed that they pushed forward to as far as Ayodhya and Pataliputra.
They were the first to issue gold coins and much of their lineage is determined based on excavated coins which include coins of silver, copper, and nickel as well.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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